ZipMyMedia

WordPress lets you bulk-select media files in the Media Library, but only to delete them. ZipMyMedia adds the missing piece: a “Download Selected” button that zips up all the selected files and sends them to your browser as a single download.

It works seamlessly in both grid view and list view, and uses WordPress’s native UI patterns so the button feels like a built-in feature.

Features

• Adds a “Download Selected” button next to “Delete permanently” in grid view bulk-select mode
• Adds a “Download Selected” option in the bulk actions dropdown in list view
• Button stays disabled until you actually select something, with a live count of selected items
• Single files download directly (no unnecessary zipping)
• Multiple files are bundled into a timestamped ZIP archive
• Handles duplicate filenames automatically (appends attachment IDs)
• Uses nonce verification and capability checks for security
• No settings page, no database tables — install and it just works

Use cases

• Migrating media from one site to another
• Downloading a batch of client photos in one go
• Backing up specific media files without grabbing the entire uploads folder
• Pulling assets for offline editing

Requirements

• WordPress 5.5 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• PHP ZipArchive extension (available on virtually all hosts by default)