# PhotoShelter Gallery Widget

> PhotoShelter Gallery Widget has 50+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PhotoShelter Gallery Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**PhotoShelter Gallery Widget allows you to show your PhotoShelter galleries into your sidebar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 19,223
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 16, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Thad Allender (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/endortrails/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/photoshelter-gallery-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [photos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photos/) | #34 | 125 |
| [photoshelter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photoshelter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,315 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| photos | >100 | 3,365 |
| photoshelter | #2 | 2 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [FancyBox for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancybox-for-wordpress/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (92) | Aug 7, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Meks Simple Flickr Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-simple-flickr-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Jul 29, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Image Optimizer by 10web – Image Optimizer and Compression plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimizer-wd/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (54) | Nov 13, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 4 | [User Photo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-photo/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [WooCommerce Product Image Flipper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-product-image-flipper/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (28) | Nov 26, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Social Photo Fetcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-photo-fetcher/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (12) | May 21, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [WoowGallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woowgallery/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Sep 2, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Cincopa video and media plug-in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/video-playlist-and-gallery-plugin/) | 1K+ | 2.8/5 (26) | Jul 28, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Right Click Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-right-click-images/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 12, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Gallery for Google Photos – share your albums right on your site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-google-photos/) | 1K+ | 2.7/5 (6) | Oct 6, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PhotoShelter Gallery Widget safe to use in 2026?
PhotoShelter Gallery Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PhotoShelter Gallery Widget?
PhotoShelter Gallery Widget is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,223 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PhotoShelter Gallery Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
PhotoShelter Gallery Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PhotoShelter Gallery Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.0, was released on October 16, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes PhotoShelter Gallery Widget?
PhotoShelter Gallery Widget is developed and maintained by Thad Allender.

### What are the best alternatives to PhotoShelter Gallery Widget?
The most popular alternatives to PhotoShelter Gallery Widget are FancyBox for WordPress (30K+ installs), Meks Simple Flickr Widget (10K+ installs) and Image Optimizer by 10web (3K+ installs).


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