Perfecto Portfolio
Perfecto Portfolio is an easy way to add a filterable portfolio grid to your website that uses content modals.
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Perfecto Portfolio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Perfecto Portfolio stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gallery | >100 |
| gird | #12 |
| modal | >100 |
| popup | >100 |
| portfolio | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Perfecto Portfolio
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Perfecto Portfolio is an easy and simple way to build and include a clean portfolio grid to any page on your website. Simply add Perfecto Portfolio items like how you would add new posts or pages then use a simple shortcode to generate a stylish portfolio grid.
Features
- Add the grid to a page simply place the the following shortcode [perfecto-portfolio] on the page
- Portfolio grid content can be added similarly how you add a post
- Featured images on portfolio items will be used as thumbnails in the grid
- Tags added to Portfolio items will turn into filters above the grid
- Content of portfolio items can be showed inside a modal
- A popular example of this plugin can be seen on the home page under the Gallery section of https://www.juditmatyus.com/
To see all the customization options for the grid go to your website’s dashboard and navigate to Settings > Perfecto Portfolio. All the available parameters and examples will be listed there.
Getting Started
Once you have activated the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress the plugin will add:
- Perfecto Portfolio post type
- A settings page available under Settings > Perfecto Portfolio
- A short code that you can add to any page or post that you created.
To get started using the plugin
- Add new portfolio items in your admin dashboard under the menu item “Perfecto Portfolio”
- Tag individual portfolio items with portfolio tags
- These tags can be used as filters on the portfolio grid
- Add the following shortcode [perfecto-portfolio] to the body content of any Page or Post
- See what shortcode parameters you have available to customize the portfolio grid under Settings > Perfecto Portfolio
Installation
Automatic installation
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don’t need to leave your web browser. Log in to your WordPress dashboard, go to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
Type “Perfecto Portfolio” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found this plugin you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”.
Manual installation
To manually install the plugin downloading the plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favourite FTP client application. The WordPress codex contains instructions on how to do this here.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create new portfolio items?
To add new items that will show up in the grid, simply go to your website’s dashboard, navigate to Perfecto Portfolio and add new content just how you would add a new post or a page.
How to make the Perfecto Portfolio grid show up?
Create a new WordPress page and add the following shortcode to the body area of the page [perfecto-portfolio]. To see more options on how to customize the grid go to your website’s dashboard and navigate to Settings > Perfecto Portfolio. See all the options under the Display Options tab.
Where can I report bugs?
You can go directly to Perfeco Portfolio support page and file a bug report there.
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FAQ
Perfecto Portfolio: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Perfecto Portfolio free?
Yes. Perfecto Portfolio is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Perfecto Portfolio safe to use in 2026?
Perfecto Portfolio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Perfecto Portfolio?
Perfecto Portfolio is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,554 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.
Does Perfecto Portfolio work with WordPress 7.1?
Perfecto Portfolio is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Perfecto Portfolio need?
Perfecto Portfolio requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Perfecto Portfolio last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 12, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Perfecto Portfolio?
Perfecto Portfolio is developed and maintained by Árpád Lehel Mátyus.
What are the best alternatives to Perfecto Portfolio?
The most popular alternatives to Perfecto Portfolio are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).
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