# PiwigoMedia

> PiwigoMedia has 100+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PiwigoMedia shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**This plugins allows media from a Piwigo site to be inserted into WordPress posts and pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,165
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (+1.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 6, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** johnnyfive (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnnyfive/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/piwigomedia/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 767 |
| [integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/integration/) | #45 | 317 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 753 |
| [piwigo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/piwigo/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,403 |
| integration | >100 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| piwigo | #6 | 6 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Slider 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-slider-3/) | 800K+ | 4.9/5 (1,125) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ml-slider/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (741) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 15, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-gallery/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (1,581) | Oct 15, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,596) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Oct 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 15, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PiwigoMedia safe to use in 2026?
PiwigoMedia shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PiwigoMedia?
PiwigoMedia is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,165 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PiwigoMedia work with WordPress 7.1?
PiwigoMedia is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PiwigoMedia last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.1, was released on October 6, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes PiwigoMedia?
PiwigoMedia is developed and maintained by johnnyfive.

### What are the best alternatives to PiwigoMedia?
The most popular alternatives to PiwigoMedia are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).


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