# Limit parameter for gallery shortcode

> Limit parameter for gallery short… has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Limit parameter for gallery sho… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**By default, the gallery shortcode does not allow to limit the number of images displayed. This makes sense when you for example include all images attached to a post like this:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,442
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+6.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 8, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nboehr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nboehr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/limit-parameter-for-gallery-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 761 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 914 |
| [limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/limit/) | #10 | 26 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,421 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,334 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| limit | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 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 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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) | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 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) | Aug 27, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 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 8, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit parameter for gallery sho… free?
Yes. Limit parameter for gallery sho… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Limit parameter for gallery sho… safe to use in 2026?
Limit parameter for gallery sho… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Limit parameter for gallery sho…?
Limit parameter for gallery sho… is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,442 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Limit parameter for gallery sho… work with WordPress 7.1?
Limit parameter for gallery sho… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Limit parameter for gallery sho… last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on December 8, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Limit parameter for gallery sho…?
Limit parameter for gallery sho… is developed and maintained by nboehr.

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


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