Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List for WordPress Plugin Directory
By videowhisper
Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List is the #120 ranked gallery app on WordPress, with a 3.7 average rating from 3 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by videowhisper. With a rating of 3.7★ from 3 reviews, it currently ranks #120 in the Gallery category.
AppRanks data: Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List ranks #120 in Gallery on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 21% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List is a mixed-rating 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. 3 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 videowhisper — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.7★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List works
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Elevate your WordPress site with the Picture Gallery plugin, enabling users to easily upload and manage images through a frontend interface. This powerful plugin supports guest uploads with CAPTCHA, generates thumbnails, and integrates seamlessly into your WordPress Media Library. Whether you’re looking to display image portfolios or sell digital photos, this tool is equipped with AJAX updates for live listing, drag-and-drop uploads, and extensive customization options to meet all your photo gallery needs.
Benefits
Frontend & Backend Uploads: Allows both visitors and administrators to upload images conveniently.
Advanced Security Features: Includes Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spam and unauthorized uploads.
Dynamic AJAX Photo Lists: Updates the gallery live without page reloads, enhancing user experience.
Comprehensive Integration: Adds pictures and thumbnails to the WordPress Media Library for easy management.
Customizable Access Controls: Set permissions for uploads and gallery views, ensuring content security.
Monetization Opportunities: Integrates with plugins like “MicroPayments/FansPaysite – Creator Subscriptions, Digital Content Monetization” to enable photo sales directly from your gallery.
Multi-Device Compatibility: Supports uploads from mobile devices, including direct camera uploads on iOS and Android.
Enhanced Engagement: Features like the “Rate Star Review” allow visitors to rate and review images, fostering community interaction.
Bulk Upload Capabilities: Simplifies the process of adding large volumes of images, saving time and effort.
Key Features
adds picture post type to WordPress site with gallery taxonomy
allows upload and import of pictures from frontend and backend
guest picture upload with Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration, moderator notification
generates thumbnail, generates feature image
AJAX display and update of picture list
shortcodes for listing pictures, upload form, import form
mass picture upload
mass picture import (from server)
setup user types that can share pictures
pending picture / approval for user types that can’t publish directly
integrates Rate Star Review – AJAX Reviews for Content, with Star Ratings
filter pictures by category, tag, name
sort pictures by date, views, rating
include pictures and thumbs in Media Library (setting)
Guest Picture Upload
special shortcode for guest (visitor) picture upload
Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration
limit uploads per IP
moderator notification by email (custom)
custom message for upload success
persistent form fields in case of error
Access Control: Membership, Sales
define global picture access list (roles, user emails & ids)
role galleries: assign pictures as accessible by certain roles
exception galleries: free, registered, unpublished
show preview and custom message when inaccessible
integrates MicroPayments/FansPaysite – Creator Subscriptions, Digital Content Monetization plugin to allow selling items
HTML5 Picture Uploader
Drag & Drop
AJAX (no Submit, page reload required to upload more pictures)
multi picture support
status / progress bar for each upload
unpredictable secure upload file names
fallback to standard upload for older browsers
mobile camera upload (iOS6+, Android 3+)
backend multi upload menu
Recommended for use with these solutions
FansPaysite – Creator Subscriptions, MicroPayments, Digital Content – manage content posts including pictures from frontend
Paid VideoChat – integrate pictures in performer profiles
Video Share VOD – add pictures in addition to videos
Broadcast Live Video – add pictures in addition to live channels
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Support This is a free open source plugin provided as is. If you need further assistance, troubleshooting, custom development to integrate with your site, Consult VideoWhisper.
Demos Pictures page on various themes:
* Fans Paysite Demo
* Video Share VOD Demo
* Paid Videochat Demo
Category rankings
As of Sep 7, 2026- Gallery#120of 595Top 21%
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Frequently asked questions
What is Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List?
Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.7-star rating from 3 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 videowhisper.
Who uses Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List?
Currently around 400 active stores have installed Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List. 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 Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List rank on WordPress?
Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List currently sits at position #120 in the Gallery category on WordPress. That places it in the top 20% 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.