# BNE Gallery Extended

> BNE Gallery Extended has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews and 196 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** BNE Gallery Extended works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Simple add-on to the default WordPress gallery shortcode, [gallery], to include a 3D Carousel and Masonry display option.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 25,123
- **Downloads (30 days):** 196 (+21% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 19, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kerry (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bluenotes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bne-gallery-extended/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Carousel gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel-gallery/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | #97 | 761 |
| [masonry gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/masonry-gallery/) | #6 | 12 |
| [wordpress gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-gallery/) | #5 | 16 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Carousel gallery | >100 | 780 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,321 |
| masonry gallery | >100 | 451 |
| wordpress gallery | >100 | 4,186 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 86.6%
- 1.1: 11.1%
- 1.0: 2.3%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BNE Gallery Extended free?
Yes. BNE Gallery Extended is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BNE Gallery Extended safe to use in 2026?
BNE Gallery Extended works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BNE Gallery Extended?
BNE Gallery Extended is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 25,123 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 196 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BNE Gallery Extended work with WordPress 7.1?
BNE Gallery Extended is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BNE Gallery Extended last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on November 19, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes BNE Gallery Extended?
BNE Gallery Extended is developed and maintained by Kerry.


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bne-gallery-extended/ · Generated 2026-10-12 10:45 UTC by PageForge