Gozo Album
Display beautiful photo collections from the official Gozo Album directly on your WordPress website.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Gozo Album stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gallery | >100 |
| Gozo | #2 |
| Gozo Album | #1 |
| photos | >100 |
| retro | #36 |
About Gozo Album
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Gozo Album allows you to easily display photos from the official Gozo Album – (https://gozoalbum.gov.mt) – collection on your WordPress website.
The plugin connects to the Gozo Album API and dynamically displays images in responsive layouts that integrate seamlessly with your theme. It is ideal for local councils, tourism websites, cultural organisations, and anyone who wants to showcase Gozo-related photography without manually uploading and managing images.
The plugin allows filtering by locality, category, tags, photographers, and decades.
Note: An API key is required to use this plugin. The API key must be obtained from the Gozo Album team.
Key Features
- Display photos from the official Gozo Album collection
- Responsive and mobile-friendly layouts
- Image filtering options (locality, category, tags, photographers, and decade)
- Lightweight and performance-focused
- Compatible with most modern WordPress themes
- No third-party gallery plugins required
Installation through the WordPress admin panel
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New.
- Search for Gozo Album.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Go to Settings → Gozo Album.
- Click on \”Settings\” then \”Gozo Album\” in the left menu.
- Here you can set settings such as filter to show in website front end, which are the default locality, category and items per page.
- Enter the API Key provided to you by the Gozo Album team.
- Add the shortcode
[gozo_album]to a page, post, or widget.
Installation via FTP
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Unzip the plugin folder.
- Upload the
gozo-albumfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Activate Gozo Album from the Plugins menu.
- Go to Settings → Gozo Album.
- Here you can set settings such as filter to show in website front end, which are the default locality, category and items per page.
- Enter the API Key provided to you by the Gozo Album team.
- Add the shortcode
[gozo_album]to a page, post, or widget.
External Services
This plugin connects to the Gozo Album API to retrieve photographic content that is displayed on the website.
The external service is used to fetch photo data (such as image URLs, titles, descriptions, categories, tags, locations, and related metadata) required to render the Gozo Album galleries.
The plugin sends API requests when:
– A page containing the Gozo Album shortcode is loaded
– Cached data is refreshed automatically or manually by the site administrator
The plugin sends HTTP GET requests to the Gozo Album API endpoints to retrieve photo, tag, and photographer data.
Requests include standard HTTP headers and, if configured by the site administrator, an API key sent via request headers.
Filtering, pagination, and display logic are processed locally within the plugin and are not transmitted to the external service.
No personal data, user-generated content, IP addresses, cookies, or visitor-identifiable information are transmitted.
API Access:
To use this plugin, an API key is required. Site administrators can request an API key via the official Gozo Album API request page:
https://gozoalbum.gov.mt/api-request
The Gozo Album API is owned, operated, and maintained by the same entity that publishes this plugin (Gozo Album).
Service provider:
Gozo Album
Terms of Service:
https://www.gov.mt/en/Pages/Terms-of-use.aspx
Privacy Policy:
https://www.gov.mt/en/Pages/PrivacyPolicy.aspx
Installation
- Upload the
gozo-albumfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin directly from the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate Gozo Album through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings → Gozo Album to configure the plugin.
- Enter the API key provided by the Gozo Album team.
- Use the shortcode
[gozo_album]in a post, page, or widget to display the photos.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
Yes, you need to obtain the API key from the Gozo Album team. You can request one from https://gozoalbum.gov.mt/api-request or contact us by email on gozoalbum@gov.mt.
How do I display the photos on my website?
Photos are displayed using the [gozo_album] shortcode. You can insert this shortcode into any page, post, or widget to display the photos. Upon plugin installation, you can configure this shortcode within a Gozo Album menu item that you can find under the Settings menu item.
Can I filter which photos are displayed?
Yes. The plugin settings allow you to configure filters such as localities, categories, and other parameters that control which photos are displayed on the front end.
Can I style the gallery?
Yes. The plugin follows WordPress standards and can be styled using your theme’s CSS.
Changelog
Initial public release. Keeping the plugin up to date makes sure that the most stable version is installed and the latest updates and functionality is used from your website.
1.0.0
- Initial public release
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FAQ
Gozo Album: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Gozo Album free?
Yes. Gozo Album is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Gozo Album safe to use in 2026?
Gozo Album shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Gozo Album?
Gozo Album is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,070 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 167 times in the last 30 days.
Does Gozo Album work with WordPress 7.1?
Gozo Album is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Gozo Album need?
Gozo Album requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Gozo Album last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 22, 2026 (9 months ago).
Who makes Gozo Album?
Gozo Album is developed and maintained by ministryforgozoandplanning.
What are the best alternatives to Gozo Album?
The most popular alternatives to Gozo Album are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).
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