# Simple Photo Album – by Simple Plugins

> Simple Photo Album has 20+ active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Photo Album shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Simple Photo Album uses its own image sizes, I you already have images uploaded to media library, we recommend you regenerate thumbnails.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,340
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+54% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Simple Plugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simplewpplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-photo-album/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 761 |
| [minimal gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/minimal-gallery/) | #1 | 2 |
| [photo album](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo-album/) | #7 | 8 |
| [responsive photo gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-photo-gallery/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,302 |
| minimal gallery | >100 | 304 |
| photo album | >100 | 243 |
| responsive photo gallery | >100 | 603 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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) | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 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) | Aug 27, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 10 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 8, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Photo Album safe to use in 2026?
Simple Photo Album shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Photo Album?
Simple Photo Album is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,340 times since it launched in August 2022. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Photo Album work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Photo Album is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Photo Album need?
Simple Photo Album requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Photo Album last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on September 21, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Photo Album?
Simple Photo Album is developed and maintained by Simple Plugins.

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


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