Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery for WordPress Plugin Directory
By A WP Life
Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery is a WordPress app, with a 4.8 average rating from 347 reviews, as of Jul 14, 2026.
Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by A WP Life. With a rating of 4.8★ from 347 reviews.
AppRanks data: Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery ranks #0 in Photo gallery on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery is a category-leading WordPress app with a growing review traction. It is listed in the Photo gallery category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 347 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
- +High average rating (4.8★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by A WP Life — established developer track record
Cons
- −No declared third-party integrations on the listing — verify compatibility with your existing tools before installing
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How Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery works
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Portfolio Filter Gallery is a top-rated photo gallery plugin that helps you show your work. It lets you sort images and videos into categories. Users can click buttons to filter and find what they need.
Demo Links
Plugin Features
Gallery Demo Pro
Support Links
Documentation
Support Forum
What This Plugin Does This plugin lets you build galleries with filters. Users click a button to see one category. For example, they can pick “Web Design” to only see that work. This saves them from scrolling through many images.
You manage filters on one easy page. Create a filter once and use it on any image or video. This keeps your gallery neat and easy to manage.
Use Cases This plugin suits a range of users and projects:
Photographers displaying work by genre (portraits, landscapes, events)
Web designers showcasing projects by type (e-commerce, corporate, landing pages)
Agencies presenting client work across different industries
Architects organizing projects by category (residential, commercial, renovations)
Artists grouping pieces by medium or theme
Freelancers building a professional online presence
Free Features Gallery Filtering
Manage filters through a separate category interface
Assign multiple filters to each gallery item
CSS3 animations for smooth filter transitions
Layout Options
Masonry layout that adapts to varying image dimensions
Grid layout for uniform presentation
Column options: 2, 3, or 4 columns
Configurable spacing between items
Video Support
Embed YouTube videos
Embed Vimeo videos
Watch videos via external links
Customization
Show or hide image titles
Optional image numbering
Grayscale effect on hover
Customizable filter button colors
Border width and color settings
Premium Features The premium version extends the plugin with additional capabilities:
Advanced Features
URL-based filtering (load a page with a specific filter pre-selected)
Default filter selection on page load
Ascending/descending sort controls
Shuffle button for randomized display
Search functionality within galleries
Watermark overlay support
Extended Customization
Unlimited filter color schemes
Custom thumbnail dimensions
Responsive column control per device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
Dropdown-style filter menu
How to Use Portfolio Filter Gallery
Navigate to Portfolio Gallery > Filters in your WordPress dashboard
Create the filter categories you need
Go to Portfolio Gallery > Add New to create a gallery
Upload images, add video URLs, and assign filters to each item
Adjust settings for layout and appearance
Copy the generated shortcode and paste it into any page or post
The shortcode follows this format:
[Portfolio_Gallery id=”123″]
Replace “123” with your gallery’s ID.
Photo Gallery Masonry Layout The masonry layout puts images in a Pinterest-style grid. Images of different sizes fit together well. They do not need to be the same size. This layout has:
Automatic adjustment to image proportions
CSS3 animation effects
Full compatibility with filtering and sorting
Linking Portfolio Items Add custom links to any gallery item. This lets you:
Link images to project detail pages
Direct users to external client websites
Open links in the same tab or a new tab
Page Builder Compatibility Portfolio Filter Gallery works with standard WordPress editing tools and popular page builders:
Gutenberg block editor
Elementor
WPBakery Page Builder
Divi Builder
Beaver Builder
Simply paste the shortcode into any text block or widget.
Support For questions or troubleshooting, visit the Support Forum. The development team typically responds within the same day.
Shortcode Usage Copy the shortcode from your gallery and paste it into any page, post, or widget:
[Portfolio_Gallery id=”123″]
Replace “123” with your actual gallery ID.
Browser Compatibility Portfolio Filter Gallery works on all modern browsers:
* Google Chrome
* Mozilla Firefox
* Apple Safari
* Microsoft Edge
* Opera
* iOS Safari & Android browsers
Security & Privacy
GDPR Compliant
No data collection
Secure code following WordPress standards
Regular security updates
Contact & Support
WordPress Support Forum
Premium Support
Documentation
Video Tutorials
Third-Party Libraries This plugin uses standard WordPress libraries. No external third-party libraries are bundled.
Category rankings
As of Jul 14, 2026- Photo gallery#0of 59Top 1%
- Portfolio#0of 49Top 1%
- Portfolio gallery#0of 14Top 1%
- Video gallery#0of 40Top 1%
- Gallery#22of 595Top 4%
- _browse_blocks#79of 427Top 19%
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Keyword rankings
Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery ranks for 1 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 1:
- 1.contactRank #679
Competitors & alternatives
Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked photo gallery apps on WordPress:
Frequently asked questions
What is Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery?
Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.8-star rating from 347 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Photo 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 Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery?
Currently around 20,000 active stores have installed Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery. Its review base of 347 suggests adoption is concentrated in growth-stage and mid-market stores. It is part of the Photo gallery category on WordPress.