# Photo Gallery – Image, Video & Portfolio

> Photo Gallery has 1K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 13 reviews and 521 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 77/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Photo Gallery is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

**Photo Gallery is a fast, lightweight WordPress plugin designed to help you create stunning photo galleries and video galleries in minutes. Built with a native CSS Grid engine, it delivers high performance and mobile…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 168,157
- **Downloads (30 days):** 521 (-20.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 77/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** A WP Life (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/awordpresslife/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-photo-gallery/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-gallery/) | #35 | 118 |
| [photo gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo-gallery/) | #23 | 99 |
| [portfolio gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/portfolio-gallery/) | #5 | 28 |
| [video gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-gallery/) | #22 | 84 |
| [youtube gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/youtube-gallery/) | #12 | 35 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image gallery | #67 | 3,625 |
| photo gallery | #17 | 1,248 |
| portfolio gallery | #27 | 610 |
| video gallery | #41 | 1,567 |
| youtube gallery | #44 | 1,048 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 44.4%
- 1.5: 23%
- 1.4: 14.2%
- 1.3: 11.8%
- Other: 6.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,340) | Sep 18, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [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 |
| 3 | [FooGallery Photo Gallery : Image, Video & Masonry Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foogallery/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (991) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,597) | Sep 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modula-best-grid-gallery/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (616) | Sep 25, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 6 | [Gallery by Visual Portfolio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-portfolio/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (339) | Sep 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Robo Gallery – Photo & Image Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/robo-gallery/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (405) | Sep 4, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [SimpLy Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-gallery-block/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (116) | Sep 28, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable Portfolio Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpzoom-portfolio/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 19, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Photo Gallery – Responsive Image Galleries by Supsystic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-by-supsystic/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (498) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Gallery free?
Yes. Photo Gallery is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Photo Gallery safe to use in 2026?
Photo Gallery is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Photo Gallery?
Photo Gallery is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 168,157 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 521 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Photo Gallery work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Photo Gallery up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Photo Gallery need?
Photo Gallery requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Photo Gallery last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Photo Gallery?
Photo Gallery is developed and maintained by A WP Life.

### What are the best alternatives to Photo Gallery?
The most popular alternatives to Photo Gallery are Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs), Photo Gallery by 10Web (100K+ installs) and FooGallery Photo Gallery (100K+ installs).


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