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Image Gallery

Create responsive image gallery, photo gallery with lightbox, grid & masonry layouts. Display using shortcode, Gutenberg block or Elementor widget.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version2.0.9
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.2 · PHP —
Directory statusactive
Last directory update5 Oct 202628d ago
Active installations3K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.4 / 5 from 32 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Image Gallery version 2.0.9 as active, updated 28d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Image Gallery helps you create stunning photo galleries on your WordPress site without any coding. Whether you run a portfolio, photography blog, or business website, this plugin lets you showcase your images in organized, visually appealing layouts.

View Free Demo: Image Gallery | View Pro Demo: Image Gallery Premium

More About Pro: Image Gallery Premium Details | Where To Buy: Buy Pro Version

With grid and masonry options, your galleries adapt to any screen size automatically. The built-in lightbox opens images in a sleek overlay, giving visitors a focused viewing experience. You can add unlimited images to each gallery and create as many galleries as your site needs.

How It Works

Setting up a gallery takes just a few steps:

  • Go to New Image Gallery menu in your dashboard
  • Click Add Image Gallery
  • Upload or select images from your media library
  • Configure layout settings (grid, masonry, columns)
  • Embed your gallery using Shortcode, Gutenberg Block, or Elementor Widget

Display Options

Easily display your galleries anywhere on your WordPress site:

  • Shortcode – Copy [IMG-Gal id=X] (where X is your gallery ID) and paste it into any post, page, text widget, or custom template.
  • Gutenberg Block – Add the native “Image Gallery” block directly inside the WordPress Block Editor, select your gallery from the dropdown, and see a live editor preview.
  • Elementor Widget – Drag and drop the “Image Gallery” widget into any Elementor page layout and select your gallery for instant visual editing.

Gallery Layouts

  • Grid Gallery – Images display in uniform rows and columns
  • Masonry Gallery – Images stack naturally based on their dimensions
  • Widget Gallery – Show galleries in sidebar areas
  • Lightbox Preview – Opens full-size images in an overlay

Column Options

Choose from 2 to 6 columns to control how many images appear per row. The layout adjusts automatically on mobile devices for a smooth browsing experience.

Free Version Features

  • Unlimited image galleries
  • Grid and masonry layouts
  • LD Lightbox for image preview
  • Responsive design for all devices
  • 2 to 6 column layouts
  • Image title display option
  • Shortcode for posts and pages
  • Widget support for sidebars
  • Drag and drop image ordering
  • Image alt text for accessibility
  • Custom spacing and borders
  • Gutenberg block support
  • Elementor widget support

Pro Version Features

Upgrade to the Pro version for additional capabilities:

  • All free features included
  • Global Settings Page – Site-wide controls for Lazy Load, WebP conversion, Skeleton Loading, Loading animations, and complete Backup Import/Export
  • Gallery Loading Animations – Shimmering Skeleton placeholders and modern loading icons (Spinner, Pulse, Dots) with color selection
  • Custom Profile Header – Standard, Centered, and Compact mock social branding header layouts
  • Masonry, Grid, and Circle layouts – Uniform grid with multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, etc.)
  • 6 premium lightbox scripts (G Lightbox, PhotoSwipe v4, Modal, Viewer, Blue Imp, and LD Lightbox)
  • Lightbox Image Descriptions – Full support for rendering image content summaries and captions inside the lightbox popup
  • Flexible Title Positioning – Choose to display image titles precisely over the hover overlay or clearly below the image card
  • AJAX Load More Pagination – Smooth infinite loading with Solid, Outline, Glass, Neon, and Gradient button styles
  • Advanced Border & Spacing – Adjust corner radius (0-100px), border thickness, border opacity, and card colors
  • Custom Redirection Links – Add custom redirect URLs to individual slides with same/new tab targets
  • Up to 16 columns layout support on high-resolution widescreen screens
  • Duplicate/Clone Gallery – Copy any gallery settings and slides instantly with one click
  • Custom CSS editor – Override frontend stylesheet properties directly in the admin dashboard
  • Priority email support

More Pro Version Demos

  • Masonry Layout
  • Same Grid Layout
  • Circle Layout
  • Load More
  • Custom Profile Header
  • GlightBox
  • PhotoSwipe
  • Border Layouts
  • Title Positions
  • BlueImp Lightbox
  • PopTrox Lightbox
  • Viewer Lightbox
  • Spacing Layouts
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • image gallery
  • photo gallery
  • masonry
  • portfolio
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.2 · PHP not listed
Update activity5 Oct 202628d ago

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WordPress compatibility7.17.1.2
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