Masonry Image Gallery Block
Masonry Image Gallery is a custom Gutenberg Block built with Native Components to show image gallery in masonry style.
Use with caution
Masonry Image Gallery Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 Masonry Image Gallery Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gallery block | #28 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| image gallery | #43 |
| masonry gallery | #10 |
| photo gallery | #66 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 6 reviews
About Masonry Image Gallery Block
From the official readme · v2.3.1Description
MGB Masonry Image Gallery is a custom Gutenberg Block built with Gutenberg Native Components. It allows you to create an image gallery in Gutenberg Editor easily. In addition, you can style gallery images and gallery container with different options. You can also add a lightbox to the gallery images.
Video Overview
Features Included:-
- Build Masonry Image Gallery Easily in Gutenberg Editor.
- Build with CSS for Masonry System. JS only for Lightbox
- Popup Lightbox Support
- Slick, light-weight, and optimized.
- Load scripts only where the block is used
- Clean Codes
- Never slowdowns your site.
- Highly Customizable
- Responsive and Mobile-friendly.
- Easy to use and customizable with Gutenberg Block Editor.
- Gutenberg Native Components are used.
- No block builder
Third Party Library
fslightbox is used to create lightbox.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
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Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/masonry-image-gallerydirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. -
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
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Go to any post/page, and you will find a new category named MASONRY IMAGE GALLERY GUTENBERG BLOCK that includes the block.
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Now simply use it.
Frequently asked questions
Is it responsive?
Sure, the block is 100% responsive.
Is it customizable like Gutenberg Default Blocks?
Sure. It is highly customizable like Gutenberg default blocks.
Changelog
2.3.1
- Codes are optimized.
- Placholder width issue is fixed
2.3.0
- Magnific Popup lightbox is depreated, so it is removed and a vanilla js library is used for speed and stability. Block will ask for attempt recovery, simple recover it.
2.2.2
- Compatible with Latest WP Version 6.6.2
2.2.1
- Compatible with Latest WP Version 6.6.1
2.2.0
- Fixing PHP Warning Issues
2.1.0
- Added: Image Caption
- Added: Image Style
For developers
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FAQ
Masonry Image Gallery Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Masonry Image Gallery Block free?
Yes. Masonry Image Gallery Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Masonry Image Gallery Block safe to use in 2026?
Masonry Image Gallery Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Masonry Image Gallery Block?
Masonry Image Gallery Block is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,963 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 390 times in the last 30 days.
Does Masonry Image Gallery Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Masonry Image Gallery Block 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 Masonry Image Gallery Block need?
Masonry Image Gallery Block requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Masonry Image Gallery Block last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.1, was released on May 11, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Masonry Image Gallery Block?
Masonry Image Gallery Block is developed and maintained by Binsaifullah.
What are the best alternatives to Masonry Image Gallery Block?
The most popular alternatives to Masonry Image Gallery Block are Photo Gallery (10K+ installs), Gallery Styles (500+ installs) and TomS Image Slider (300+ installs).
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