Galerio – Elementor Photo and Video Gallery
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Solid choice
Galerio is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Galerio stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| addon | >100 |
| elementor | >100 |
| gallery | >100 |
| photo | >100 |
| video | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Galerio
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Galerio is a photo and video gallery plugin for elementor addons. There are multiple types of layouts and designs. We provided various styles of widgets in multiple fields. All of the designs are fully mobile responsive, very easy to use, & customizable. You will like all of the designs in our plugin.
Live Demo: Check here
Buy Pro Version: Check here
Photo Gallery Features:
Thumbnail Grid Layout: A clean, responsive grid displaying multiple image thumbnails.
Lightbox Popups: Click any thumbnail to open a larger version in a modal or lightbox view.
Responsive Design: Automatically adapts to various screen sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile).
Configurable Transitions: Smooth transitions (e.g., crossfade, expand) when navigating images.
Video Gallery Features:
Video Embedding Support: Easily embed YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos using simple embed codes or custom HTML elements.
Responsive Design: Video player automatically adjusts to the screen size, ensuring compatibility across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Custom Play Button: Customizable play button and overlay graphics to match the page’s style.
Full-Screen Mode: Users can expand the video to full-screen mode for an immersive viewing experience.
Use of Plugin:
- Navigate to the page or post you wish to edit and click “Edit with Elementor.”
- On the left side of the Elementor Editor, you will find the widgets panel, which contains PhotoGallery and VideoGallery elements (widgets) you can add to your page.
- Browse through these specific widgets, or use the search bar by searching Photo Gallery or Video Gallery.
- Click and hold the desired widget from the panel and drag it onto the page canvas where you want to place it. A blue line will indicate where the element will be inserted.
- Alternatively, you can click on the desired location on the canvas where you want to add the element. Then, click the element in the widgets panel. Elementor will automatically place the element at the selected location, depending on whether you are using containers or sections.
- Once the element is on the canvas, you can click on it to access its settings in the left panel. Here, you can customize its content, style, and advanced settings.
External Services:
This plugin is connected with magnific popup for creating multiple types of galleries.
The magnific popup is primarily used to create responsive, fast, and mobile-friendly lightbox and modal dialogs on websites. It allows users to display various content types, including images, inline HTML, AJAX content, iframes (such as videos or maps), and image galleries, in a modal window or pop-up.
This service is available under the MIT license and will always remain this way.
http://dimsemenov.com/plugins/magnific-popup/
Installation
From the dashboard:
- Go to the WordPress Dashboard “Add New Plugin” section
- Search For “Galerio”
- Install, then Activate it
From the control panel:
- Unzip (if it is zipped) and Upload
galeriofolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the plugin without Elementor Website Builder?
No. You cannot use without Elementor since it’s an addon for Elementor.
Does it work with any theme?
Absolutely! It will work with any theme where Elementor works.
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Galerio: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Galerio free?
Yes. Galerio is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Galerio safe to use in 2026?
Galerio is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Galerio?
Galerio is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,043 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 150 times in the last 30 days.
Does Galerio work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Galerio up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress a recent version or newer.
When was Galerio last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 6, 2026 (3 days ago).
Who makes Galerio?
Galerio is developed and maintained by MhrTheme.
What are the best alternatives to Galerio?
The most popular alternatives to Galerio are Primary Addon for Elementor (6K+ installs), G-Forms hCaptcha (3K+ installs) and Elfsight Blocks for Element… (2K+ installs).
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