Simple Gallery with Filter
Create a simple filterable gallery with category filters, shortcodes, widgets, masonry layout and pagination.
Solid choice
Simple Gallery with Filter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple Gallery with Filter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| filter gallery | #23 |
| gallery | >100 |
| image gallery | >100 |
| masonry gallery | #52 |
| portfolio | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Simple Gallery with Filter
From the official readme · v2.4.1Description
Create a simple gallery with filter options using this plugin. Easily create an Isotope-style filter gallery that can be used for galleries, portfolios, teams, or services by category.
Simply use via shortcode or widgets. The plugin is lightweight, free to use, and includes pagination (Load More) support.
Watch the tutorial video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsbPadxeCGY
Features
- Gallery with thumbnails
- Category filter option
- Pagination (Load More)
- Easily set number of columns
- Fully responsive
- Masonry style layout
- Multiple gallery support
- Gallery with or without filter
- Shortcodes available
- Widget support
- Free to use – no ads or upsells
Shortcodes
Gallery with filter
* Basic: [c2tw_sgwf]
* With width: [c2tw_sgwf width='600']
* With columns: [c2tw_sgwf col='2']
Individual gallery (without filter)
* Basic: [c2twsg id="GALLERY_ID"]
* With width / columns / masonry: [c2twsg id="GALLERY_ID" width='600' col='2' style="masonry"]
Pagination / Load More
* [c2twsg id="GALLERY_ID" nop="10"]
* Custom button text: [c2twsg id="GALLERY_ID" nop="10" loadmore_label="Show More Images"]
Installation
- Upload the
simple-gallery-with-filterfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Simple Gallery with Filter in the admin menu to configure global options.
- Create galleries and use the shortcodes or widget.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a filterable gallery?
Use the shortcode [c2tw_sgwf] or the provided widget.
How do I show a single gallery without filters?
Use [c2twsg id="YOUR_GALLERY_ID"].
Does pagination work with filters?
Yes. Pagination works with category filters and masonry layouts.
Can I customize the Load More button text?
Yes. Use the loadmore_label attribute in the shortcode.
Where can I get support?
Contact us at come2theweb@gmail.com or info@come2theweb.com.
Changelog
Security and guideline fixes: removes remote pixel/iframe and adds nonce protection for gallery meta saves. Safe to update.
2.4.1
- Removed remote PayPal tracking pixel (no external resource calls)
- Removed automatic YouTube iframe from admin page; replaced with user-initiated link
- Added nonce verification and capability checks when saving gallery meta (CSRF protection)
- Improved sanitization of gallery image IDs and captions
2.4
- Fixed all WordPress.org guideline issues
- Removed activation email that sent site data without consent
- Added proper sanitization callbacks for settings
- Added ABSPATH protection against direct file access
- Fixed Plugin URI (was returning 404)
- Updated Contributors, Tested up to 7.1, reduced tags to 5
- Fixed short description length and internationalization
- Code cleanup and security improvements
2.3.2
- Previous stable version
2.3
- Fix load more duplicate image issue
- Improved Masonry compatibility
- Performance improvements
2.2
- Added pagination and Load More options
2.1
- Improved sanitization and code structure
Screenshots
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Simple Gallery with Filter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Simple Gallery with Filter free?
Yes. Simple Gallery with Filter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Gallery with Filter safe to use in 2026?
Simple Gallery with Filter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Gallery with Filter?
Simple Gallery with Filter is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,927 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 273 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Gallery with Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple Gallery with Filter up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Simple Gallery with Filter need?
Simple Gallery with Filter requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Gallery with Filter last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.1, was released on October 1, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Simple Gallery with Filter?
Simple Gallery with Filter is developed and maintained by Come2theweb.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Gallery with Filter?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Gallery with Filter are Filter Gallery (3K+ installs), Elfi Masonry (200+ installs) and Innozilla Image Gallery 8 (30+ installs).
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