# Photo Gallery, Sliders, P… vs Pile Gallery

> Photo Gallery, Sliders, P… vs Pile Gallery compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Pile Gallery.

**Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Pile Gallery.** Choose Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Pile Gallery if you care most about download trend.

| | Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery | Pile Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300K+ ✅ | 40+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 470.6K ✅ | 72 |
| Download trend | -14.7% | -11.1% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 4,341 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 92/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 3 days ago ✅ | 12 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.1.42 |
| Support resolved | 85% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Apr 2007 | Sep 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… or Pile Gallery?
Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Pile Gallery. Choose Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Pile Gallery if you care most about download trend.

### Is Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… more popular than Pile Gallery?
Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… is the more popular of the two with 300K+ active installs, compared with 40+ for Pile Gallery.

### Can I use Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… and Pile Gallery together?
Both plugins cover gallery, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… and Pile Gallery free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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