GWL Variation Gallery
The GWL Variation Gallery plugin allows you to add additional gallery images per variation on variable products within WooCommerce.
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GWL Variation Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GWL Variation Gallery stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| additional variation image gallery | >100 |
| product variation image gallery | >100 |
| variation images gallery | >100 |
| woocommerce variation image gallery | >100 |
| WooCommerce variation product thumbnail gallery | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GWL Variation Gallery
From the official readme · v1.5Description
The GWL Variation Gallery plugin allows you to add additional gallery images per variation on variable products within WooCommerce.
By default WooCommerce will only swap the main variation image when you select a product variation, not the gallery images below it.
This plugin allows visitors to your online store to be able to swap different gallery images when they select a product variation. Adding this feature will let visitors see different images of a product variation all in the same colour and style.
Key Feature Comes with WooCommerce Additional Variation Images Gallery Plugin
*Display multiple images per product variation.**
By default, WooCommerce allows inserting only one photo per product variation. This GWL Variation Gallery plugin will enable you to insert various pictures in variable product variations.
*Variation Image Shorting Option**
GWL Variation Gallery plugin comes with a design that saves development time. You can reorder your variation uploaded images according to your need.
Supports Unlimited WooCommerce Theme
GWL Variation Gallery plugin has excellent theme compatibility and supports all the major WoCommerce themes in the market.
Add Unlimited Images For Each WooCommerce Product Variation
GWL Variation Gallery plugin adds an option to insert unlimited images for the product variation images gallery.
Here’s a link to the documentation for the plugin. This will help you learn more about its features and how to use it.
Documentation
For any feedback or queries regarding this plugin, please contact our Support team.
Installation
Automatic Install From WordPress Dashboard
- Login to your admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins -> Add New
- Search Additional Variation Images Gallery for WooCommerce
- Click install and activate respectively.
Manual Install From WordPress Dashboard
If your server is not connected to the Internet, then you can use this method-
- Download the plugin by clicking on the red button above. A ZIP file will be downloaded.
- Login to your site’s admin panel and navigate to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload.
- Click choose file, select the plugin file and click install
Install Using FTP
If you are unable to use any of the methods due to internet connectivity and file permission issues, then you can use this method-
- Download the plugin by clicking on the red button above. A ZIP file will be downloaded.
- Unzip the file.
- Launch your favorite FTP client. Such as FileZilla, FireFTP, CyberDuck etc. If you are a more advanced user, then you can use SSH too.
- Upload the folder to
wp-content/plugins/ - Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins -> Installed
- Activate the plugin
Frequently asked questions
Is it compatible with any kinds of WooCommerce Theme?
Yes, But sometimes it may require small css tweak.
Changelog
Stable release.
1.5
- Stable release.
1.4
- Stable release.
1.3
- Stable release.
1.2
- Stable release.
1.1
- Stable release.
1.0
- Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
GWL Variation Gallery: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is GWL Variation Gallery free?
Yes. GWL Variation Gallery is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GWL Variation Gallery safe to use in 2026?
GWL Variation Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GWL Variation Gallery?
GWL Variation Gallery is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,186 times since it launched in December 2022. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does GWL Variation Gallery work with WordPress 7.1?
GWL Variation Gallery is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does GWL Variation Gallery need?
GWL Variation Gallery requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was GWL Variation Gallery last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on April 28, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes GWL Variation Gallery?
GWL Variation Gallery is developed and maintained by Galaxy Weblinks.
What are the best alternatives to GWL Variation Gallery?
The most popular alternatives to GWL Variation Gallery are Additional Variation Images… (20K+ installs), Variation Images Gallery fo… (10K+ installs) and Product Gallery Slider for… (1K+ installs).
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