Changing default WordPress uploads folder is ideal for both security and branding. Usually all media files in WordPress are upload to standard “wp-content” folder, which clearly shows others that WordPress is being used to design website. However, by changing default folder to something else like “uploads”, the users can’t guess easily that you are using WordPress to design your website. To change the default uploads folder in WordPress, you can update the folder path where WordPress stores your media files (like images, PDFs, etc.). By default, it’s `/wp-content/uploads`. Here’s how to change it safely:

✅ Use `wp-config.php` (Recommended)

1. Edit your `wp-config.php` file, located in the root of your WordPress installation.
2. Add this line before the line that says `/* That’s all, stop editing! */`:


define('UPLOADS', 'uploads');


> This will change the uploads folder to `uploads`. For example it will change default uploads folder from www.growebsite.in/wp-content/uploads/ to www.growebsite.in/uploads/

???? Notes:
– The path is relative to the ABSPATH, so you don’t include a leading `/`.
– The folder must be writable (usually 755 or 775 permissions).
– WordPress will automatically create month/year subfolders unless you disable it in Settings > Media.

⚠️ Important:
– Changing the uploads folder does not move existing files.
– After changing, WordPress will only use the new folder for future uploads.
– You can copy old files from “wp-content/uploads/” to “uploads” so that all your old media function properly.