by A WP Life 4.4 (32 reviews)

Image Gallery

Name: Image Gallery
Rating: 4.4 (32 reviews)
Author: A WP Life

Create responsive image gallery, photo gallery with lightbox, grid & masonry layouts. Display using shortcode, Gutenberg block or Elementor widget.

Image Gallery ranks #3,647 among WordPress.org plugins with 4,000+ active installations, is #544 of 8,538 in the Customization category, a 4.4/5 rating from 32 reviews, and was last updated Aug 20, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.0.9 Current Version v2.0.9

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 20 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 15 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#544 of 8,538 in Customization Top 5% by installs Downloads -27.4% this week Actively maintained

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4K+

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KW Avg Position

51.4

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227K

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Rating

88%

Review 4.4 out of 5

4.4 (32 reviews)

Next Milestone 5K

Total Progress 20.3%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

2 known vulnerabilities on record · 1 in the last 24 months · checked 2 days ago

Feb 11, 2026

Image Gallery [new-image-gallery] < 1.6.1

CVE-2026-22345 · Fixed in v1.6.1
Jun 6, 2024

Image Gallery [new-image-gallery] < 1.4.6

CVE-2024-35721 · Fixed in v1.4.6

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.0.9
Last Updated: Aug 20, 2026
Requires WP: 5.2+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: N/A
Author: A WP Life

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Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.4
Reviews: 32
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners such as photographers, portfolio owners, and businesses who want to display image galleries. It solves the problem of organizing and showcasing images in responsive grid or masonry layouts with a lightbox viewer, without writing code.

Grid and masonry layouts
Lightbox image preview
Shortcode support
Gutenberg block support
Elementor widget support
2 to 6 column layouts
Drag and drop image ordering
Widget support for sidebars

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Image Gallery

Go to New Image Gallery > Add Image Gallery in your WordPress dashboard. Click the Add Images button to select photos from your media library. Configure your layout settings and save. Copy the shortcode shown at the top and paste it into any post or page.

Yes. Each gallery has a unique shortcode with its own ID. You can paste multiple shortcodes on a single page, and each gallery will display independently.

The shortcode format is [IMG-Gal id=X] where X is your gallery ID number. You'll find this shortcode at the top of each gallery's edit screen.

Yes. The galleries use responsive design that adjusts automatically to phones, tablets, and desktop screens. Images resize and columns stack as needed for smaller viewports.

The free version includes the LD Lightbox style. The Pro version adds 5 more lightbox styles with different designs and animations. You can choose the one that matches your site.

Edit your gallery from the New Image Gallery menu. Click the Add Images button to open the media uploader. Select additional images and save your gallery. The new images appear alongside existing ones.

Yes! The plugin includes native Gutenberg Block and Elementor Widget support: * Gutenberg Block - Search for "Image Gallery" in the WordPress block inserter, select your gallery, and preview it live in the editor. * Elementor Widget - Drag the "Image Gallery" widget onto your Elementor layout and select your gallery. * Page Builders & Shortcodes - You can also paste the [IMG-Gal id=X] shortcode into Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, or classic text widgets.

Yes. Use the Text widget or Custom HTML widget in your sidebar. Paste your gallery shortcode there, and the gallery will appear in the sidebar area.

The gallery supports all standard web image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP. Use whatever format is already in your WordPress media library.

Visit AWPLife to purchase a license. After purchase, download the Pro plugin, deactivate the free version, and install the Pro version. Your existing galleries will continue to work.