PhotoShelter Gallery Widget
PhotoShelter Gallery Widget allows you to show your PhotoShelter galleries into your sidebar.
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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.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (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 PhotoShelter Gallery Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| photos | >100 |
| photoshelter | #2 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PhotoShelter Gallery Widget
From the official readme · v1.6.0Description
The PhotoShelter Gallery Widget is a plugin for WordPress that allows photographers to easily display the latest photo or photos from any number of their public PhotoShelter galleries. This plugin doesn’t show galleries in collections. PhotoShelter is web application used by photographers around the world use to sell and license images.
Documentation
Full documentation can be found on the PhotoShelter Gallery page.
Installation
Before installing
If you have version 1.3.3 or earlier of this plugin installed on your site, delete it. After deleting it, you can proceed with installation.
How to install
- Download
photoshelter-gallery-widget.zip - Unzip
- Upload
photoshelter-gallery-widgetdirectory to your/wp-content/pluginsdirectory - Go to the plugin management page and enable the plugin
- Visit your Appearance -> Widgets page and drag the PhotoShelter Gallery widget into one of your widgetized areas
You can find full details of installing a plugin on the plugin installation page.
Changelog
New Widget options exist for showing collections. Visit the Appearance -> Widgets page and set your PhotoShelter Gallery Widget options after upgrading.
Version 1.6.0
- Added support for collections.
Version 1.5.1
- Check the XML file returned from PhotoShelter to make sure it’s well-formed.
Version 1.5.0
- Using CURL instead of file_get_contents for increased speed.
- Fixed issue with Gallery Collections.
Version 1.4.1
- Fixed error on Admin Widget page when widget is first activated.
- Fixed error on Site page when there is no Gallery.
- Improved error handling
Version 1.4.0
- Updated readme.txt to contain correct references to the new plugin folder name as it appears on WordPress.org plugin repo
Version 1.3.3
- Added conditionals for hiding private galleries
- Added conditionals for invalid XML response
- Updated links to new PhotoShelter URL subdomain structure
- Added error messages
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FAQ
PhotoShelter Gallery Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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