# H Gallery

> H Gallery has 10+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** H Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**More INFOS and DEMOS can be found at: http://01241.com/04/09/h-gallery/**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,207
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+22.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.6.8.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 9, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Markus Steiger (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/01241com/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/h-gallery/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 765 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 598 |
| [photo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo/) | #84 | 152 |
| [picasa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/picasa/) | #1 | 6 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | >100 | 213 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,396 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| photo | >100 | 3,512 |
| picasa | #10 | 33 |
| slideshow | >100 | 729 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Slider 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-slider-3/) | 800K+ | 4.9/5 (1,125) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ml-slider/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (741) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 15, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-gallery/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (1,581) | Oct 15, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,596) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Oct 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 15, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is H Gallery safe to use in 2026?
H Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use H Gallery?
H Gallery is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,207 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does H Gallery work with WordPress 7.1?
H Gallery is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was H Gallery last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.8.3, was released on March 9, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes H Gallery?
H Gallery is developed and maintained by Markus Steiger.

### What are the best alternatives to H Gallery?
The most popular alternatives to H Gallery are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).


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