# Simple SC Gallery

> Simple SC Gallery has <10 active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple SC Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A simple plugin that uses the shortcode [simple-sc-gallery ids="1,2,3"], where ids are the IDs of the images in your WordPress media library.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 654
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+187.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sergiy Voloshchenko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sergiyv/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-sc-gallery/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 750 |
| [image gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-gallery/) | >100 | 118 |
| [media gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-gallery/) | #10 | 11 |
| [photo gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo-gallery/) | #97 | 100 |
| [shortcode-gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode-gallery/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,201 |
| image gallery | >100 | 3,646 |
| media gallery | >100 | 2,035 |
| photo gallery | >100 | 1,250 |
| shortcode-gallery | >100 | 2,147 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Slider 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-slider-3/) | 800K+ | 4.9/5 (1,124) | 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 (739) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,340) | Oct 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 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 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,597) | Oct 1, 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 | [WP Show Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-show-posts/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (80) | Apr 16, 2024 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple SC Gallery safe to use in 2026?
Simple SC Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple SC Gallery?
Simple SC Gallery is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 654 times since it launched in September 2024. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple SC Gallery work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple SC Gallery is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple SC Gallery need?
Simple SC Gallery requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple SC Gallery last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 18, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Simple SC Gallery?
Simple SC Gallery is developed and maintained by Sergiy Voloshchenko.

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


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