Image Gallery is the #52 ranked gallery app on WordPress, with a 4.4 average rating from 32 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Image Gallery is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by A WP Life. With a rating of 4.4★ from 32 reviews, it currently ranks #52 in the Gallery category.
AppRanks data: Image Gallery ranks #52 in Gallery on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 9% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Image Gallery is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Gallery category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 32 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by A WP Life — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (32) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Image Gallery works
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Image Gallery helps you create stunning photo galleries on your WordPress site without any coding. Whether you run a portfolio, photography blog, or business website, this plugin lets you showcase your images in organized, visually appealing layouts.
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With grid and masonry options, your galleries adapt to any screen size automatically. The built-in lightbox opens images in a sleek overlay, giving visitors a focused viewing experience. You can add unlimited images to each gallery and create as many galleries as your site needs.
How It Works Setting up a gallery takes just a few steps:
Go to New Image Gallery menu in your dashboard
Click Add Image Gallery
Upload or select images from your media library
Configure layout settings (grid, masonry, columns)
Embed your gallery using Shortcode, Gutenberg Block, or Elementor Widget
Display Options Easily display your galleries anywhere on your WordPress site:
Shortcode – Copy [IMG-Gal id=X] (where X is your gallery ID) and paste it into any post, page, text widget, or custom template.
Gutenberg Block – Add the native “Image Gallery” block directly inside the WordPress Block Editor, select your gallery from the dropdown, and see a live editor preview.
Elementor Widget – Drag and drop the “Image Gallery” widget into any Elementor page layout and select your gallery for instant visual editing.
Gallery Layouts
Grid Gallery – Images display in uniform rows and columns
Masonry Gallery – Images stack naturally based on their dimensions
Widget Gallery – Show galleries in sidebar areas
Lightbox Preview – Opens full-size images in an overlay
Column Options Choose from 2 to 6 columns to control how many images appear per row. The layout adjusts automatically on mobile devices for a smooth browsing experience.
Free Version Features
Unlimited image galleries
Grid and masonry layouts
LD Lightbox for image preview
Responsive design for all devices
2 to 6 column layouts
Image title display option
Shortcode for posts and pages
Widget support for sidebars
Drag and drop image ordering
Image alt text for accessibility
Custom spacing and borders
Gutenberg block support
Elementor widget support
Pro Version Features Upgrade to the Pro version for additional capabilities:
All free features included
Global Settings Page – Site-wide controls for Lazy Load, WebP conversion, Skeleton Loading, Loading animations, and complete Backup Import/Export
Gallery Loading Animations – Shimmering Skeleton placeholders and modern loading icons (Spinner, Pulse, Dots) with color selection
Custom Profile Header – Standard, Centered, and Compact mock social branding header layouts
Masonry, Grid, and Circle layouts – Uniform grid with multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, etc.)
6 premium lightbox scripts (G Lightbox, PhotoSwipe v4, Modal, Viewer, Blue Imp, and LD Lightbox)
Lightbox Image Descriptions – Full support for rendering image content summaries and captions inside the lightbox popup
Flexible Title Positioning – Choose to display image titles precisely over the hover overlay or clearly below the image card
AJAX Load More Pagination – Smooth infinite loading with Solid, Outline, Glass, Neon, and Gradient button styles
Advanced Border & Spacing – Adjust corner radius (0-100px), border thickness, border opacity, and card colors
Custom Redirection Links – Add custom redirect URLs to individual slides with same/new tab targets
Up to 16 columns layout support on high-resolution widescreen screens
Duplicate/Clone Gallery – Copy any gallery settings and slides instantly with one click
Custom CSS editor – Override frontend stylesheet properties directly in the admin dashboard
Priority email support
More Pro Version Demos
Masonry Layout
Same Grid Layout
Circle Layout
Load More
Custom Profile Header
GlightBox
PhotoSwipe
Border Layouts
Title Positions
BlueImp Lightbox
PopTrox Lightbox
Viewer Lightbox
Spacing Layouts
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Gallery#52of 595Top 9%
- Block-enabled#165of 427Top 39%
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Keyword rankings
Image Gallery ranks for 1 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 1:
- Rank #829
Competitors & alternatives
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Where Image Gallery stands in the Gallery category
Image Gallery ranks #52 of 595 apps in the Gallery category, placing it in the top 9% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Image Gallery?
Image Gallery is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.4-star rating from 32 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Gallery category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by A WP Life.
Who uses Image Gallery?
Currently around 4,000 active stores have installed Image Gallery. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Gallery category on WordPress.
Where does Image Gallery rank on WordPress?
Image Gallery currently sits at position #52 in the Gallery category on WordPress. That places it in the top 9% of 595 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.