Title: Image Gallery Author: A WP Life Published: July 22, 2016 Last modified: July 20, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/new-image-gallery/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=2311178) ![](https://ps.w.org/new-image-gallery/assets/icon-256x256.gif?rev=2334111) # Image Gallery By [A WP Life](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/new-image-gallery.2.0.9.zip) [Live Preview](https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/?preview=1) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/) ## Description 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. **View Free Demo:** **[Image Gallery](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-free-wordpress-plugin/)** | **View Pro Demo:** **[Image Gallery Premium](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/)** ** More About Pro:** **[Image Gallery Premium Details](https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/image-gallery-premium/)** | **Where To Buy:** **[Buy Pro Version](https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/image-gallery-premium/)** 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: 1. Go to New Image Gallery menu in your dashboard 2. Click Add Image Gallery 3. Upload or select images from your media library 4. Configure layout settings (grid, masonry, columns) 5. 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](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/image-gallery-premium/) * [Same Grid Layout](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/uniform-grid/) * [Circle Layout](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/circle/) * [Load More](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/load-more/) * [Custom Profile Header](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/instagram-type-gallery/) * [GlightBox](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/pop-trox-light-box-gallery/) * [PhotoSwipe](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/photo-swipe-gallery/) * [Border Layouts](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/bordar-settings/) * [Title Positions](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/title-display-position/) * [BlueImp Lightbox](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/blue-imp-light-box-gallery/) * [PopTrox Lightbox](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/pop-trox-light-box-gallery/) * [Viewer Lightbox](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/viewer-light-box-gallery/) * [Spacing Layouts](https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/gallery-spacing/) ## Screenshots [⌊Image Gallery On Website⌉⌊Image Gallery On Website⌉[ Image Gallery On Website [⌊Grid Gallery Without Spacing⌉⌊Grid Gallery Without Spacing⌉[ Grid Gallery Without Spacing [⌊Image Hover Effects⌉⌊Image Hover Effects⌉[ Image Hover Effects [⌊Image Gallery with Multiple Columns Example⌉⌊Image Gallery with Multiple Columns Example⌉[ Image Gallery with Multiple Columns Example [⌊Image Gallery Premium Demo⌉⌊Image Gallery Premium Demo⌉[ Image Gallery Premium Demo [⌊Masonry Gallery in Pro Demo⌉⌊Masonry Gallery in Pro Demo⌉[ Masonry Gallery in Pro Demo ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Image Gallery ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/new-image-gallery/` or install through the WordPress plugins screen 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen 3. Go to New Image Gallery in your admin menu 4. Click Add Image Gallery to create your first gallery 5. Add images and configure your settings 6. Copy the shortcode and paste it into any post or page ## FAQ ### How do I create an 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. ### Can I add multiple galleries on the same 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. ### What is the shortcode format? 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. ### Is this gallery mobile-friendly? 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. ### Can I customize the lightbox appearance? 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. ### How do I add images to an existing gallery? 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. ### Does this work with Gutenberg and Elementor? 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. ### Can I display a gallery in sidebar 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. ### What image formats are supported? The gallery supports all standard web image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP. Use whatever format is already in your WordPress media library. ### How do I upgrade to the Pro version? Visit [AWPLife](https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/image-gallery-premium/) 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. ### Can I add captions to images? Yes. When adding images, each image can have a title that displays on hover or below the image, depending on your settings. ### How do I change the number of columns? In the gallery settings, look for the Column Layout option. Choose from 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 columns. Save your gallery to apply the change. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fce033d54dbe8304ad245f0299580d7f121d9eb61bb6f155b1770aa99cb99006? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple and best masonry gallery layout plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-and-best-masonry-gallery-layout-plugin/)󠁿 [Alex Z](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexzhimuk/) March 31, 2023 Thanks! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e472f7fd9a45d258b6d5fe0925e797bdd2ac2262754e7279f25724e1435b947? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[super plugin pro galerie](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/super-plugin-pro-galerie/)󠁿 [radeklahoda](https://profiles.wordpress.org/radeklahoda/) November 22, 2022 cool!! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4346f4643e2f96a56b8d7a82d66dd0ba25d2e9215159f63195f58e5eff81de73? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Excellent solution](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/perfect-solution-218/)󠁿 [Jack Yan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jack-yan/) June 14, 2022 I used all sorts of different sites for posting random images that didn’t fit with my blog, but after negative experiences with them, I found the New Image Gallery at the end of 2020. What a relief! I’m now in charge of my own space, and the plug- in is very easy to use. I really don’t need Instagram or Tumblr—I get more visitors to my blog anyway. Some earlier updates didn’t work perfectly but the bugs appear to be resolved quickly with new versions, and I heard back from the developer to address my concerns really quickly on this site. Highly recommended! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9f57d541eef8f0579f5d5c00861b2724952061b8709f203b28c739f8019480b1? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[No swiping on touch screens, tabs, or phones no double tap to zoom](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/no-swiping-on-touch-screens-tabs-or-phones-no-double-tap-to-zoom/)󠁿 [Rob](https://profiles.wordpress.org/reconbob/) September 14, 2021 Hello, I like the look of the plugin. Functionality is ok, but could use improvement in touch screen capabilities (swiping images) and ability to double tap to zoom image to full-resolution. Any taps on image currently close the image and move to next image. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/471067aa3453d42436ffb1303e0fb1d51fb7f50a303ea5ba14504bf22897afd8? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-30013/)󠁿 [nicholaspatterson075](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nicholaspatterson075/) March 4, 2021 Great Plugin ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/422fe1aa292d26511156675241f18e0e71bde34cf1f0cd815bc4ffcca503ee36? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Recomend for everybody](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/recomend-for-everybody/)󠁿 [Mykola Kolos](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kolosmykola/) September 10, 2020 Great plugin, no hidden links or other “joys”. Instant technical support, they will solve any problems. [ Read all 34 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Image Gallery” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ A WP Life ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) * [ Pathhan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/razipathhan/) * [ mohammadhanif ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hanif0991/) * [ Alexander ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muhammadshahid/) * [ fkfaisalkhan007 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fkfaisalkhan007/) * [ Sharik Khan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sharikkhan007/) * [ zish ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zishlife/) * [ FARAZFRANK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazfrank/) “Image Gallery” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/new-image-gallery/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Image Gallery” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/new-image-gallery) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/new-image-gallery/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/new-image-gallery/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/new-image-gallery/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/new-image-gallery/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0.9 * Date: 20 July 2026 * Modernized All Gallery admin list page styling for Shortcode and Copy buttons. * Added priority guard to automatically yield execution to Image Gallery Premium when both plugins are active. #### 2.0.8 * Date: 09 July 2026 * Fixed Premium plugin page link. * Added sorting and filters in our plugins page. * Fixed horizontal scroll issue on our themes and plugins page. #### 2.0.7 * Date: 29 June 2026 * Fixed Elementor widget styling and layout responsiveness in editor context; added automatic asset dependencies and inline JS initialization. * Resolved Elementor widget Fatal Error race condition on class loading by wrapping definition inside register hook. * Modernized Gutenberg block to use ServerSideRender live preview with clean gradient placeholder. * Fixed Gutenberg block selection, movement, and deletion by adding pointer-events fallbacks and flow-root display styling to prevent 0-height container collapse inside the editor. #### 2.0.6 * Date: 27 June 2026 * Fixed admin menu active state highlighting for Docs page when multiple gallery plugins are active by assigning a unique menu slug (`ig-doc-page`). #### 2.0.5 * Date: 27 June 2026 * Fixed title and overlay styling on frontend thumbnail grids to match modern design system. * Improved Right Click Ban integration button hover and focus states in admin settings. * Added seamless Premium plugin co-existence protection allowing Free and Pro versions to be active simultaneously without headers or constant errors. #### 2.0.4 * Date: 25 June 2026 * Added Gutenberg Block support to easily select and render galleries. * Added Elementor Widget support to embed galleries via Elementor Page Builder. * Added Right Click Protection integration in the Layout & Design settings to protect graphics. * Updated Upgrade to Pro tab with the latest premium layout aspect ratios, Custom Profile Headers, and Pagination button presets. * Added live demo button and sidebar quick links (Buy Pro, Ratings, Live Demo) to the Mastery Guide. * Documented Right Click Protection card details in the Mastery Guide. #### 2.0.3 * Date: 26 May 2026 * Fixed Columns width issue. #### 2.0.2 * Date: 16 May 2026 * Fixed “Thumbnail Title” setting not saving in the gallery configuration. * Fixed “Random Order” functionality by removing deterministic random seeding. * Improved default settings consistency across admin UI and frontend display. = 2.0.1= * Improved Page Load: Fixed an issue where images would stack vertically or overlap before the gallery layout was fully initialized. * Enhanced UX: Added a smooth fade-in effect to the gallery once all images are ready and positioned.* Layout Fallback: Added a CSS-based grid fallback to maintain structure even if JavaScript execution is delayed. #### 2.0.0 * Major Architecture Overhaul: Rebuilt the plugin core for better performance and modern WordPress compatibility. * Code Optimization: Purged legacy dependencies and redundant files to significantly reduce plugin footprint. * New Admin UI: Completely modernized the gallery management interface with sleeker controls and improved image handling. * New Feature: Added Lightbox Loop control to toggle continuous navigation in image previews. * Improved Performance: Introduced a custom grid system for faster page loads and better responsive behavior. * Security Enhancements: Hardened data handling with improved serialization safety and robust input sanitization. * Gutenberg Ready: Added REST API support for better integration with the Block Editor. * Bug Fixes: Resolved various layout issues and URL conflicts for a more stable user experience. #### 1.6.1 * Security Fix: Patched an Authenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the settings handling to improve plugin security while maintaining backward compatibility for older gallery formats. * Enhancement: Completely reworked the Documentation page for better readability, clearer step-by-step instructions, and improved styling that adapts to the user’s admin theme. #### 1.6.0 * Tested with WordPress 6.9 #### 1.5.9 * Added alt tag support in lightbox * Tested with WordPress 6.8.3 #### 1.5.8 * Bug fixes * Tested with WordPress 6.8.1 #### 1.5.7 * Bug fixes * Tested with WordPress 6.7.2 #### 1.5.6 * Fixed thumbnail spacing bug * Tested with WordPress 6.7.1 #### 1.5.5 * Bug fixes * Tested with WordPress 6.7.1 #### 1.5.4 * Added new image hover effects * Bug fixes * Tested with WordPress 6.6.2 ## Commercial plugin This plugin is free but offers additional paid commercial upgrades or support. ## Meta * Version **2.0.9** * Last updated **2 weeks ago** * Active installations **4,000+** * WordPress version ** 5.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/) and [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/new-image-gallery) * Tags * [gallery](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gallery/)[image gallery](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-gallery/) [masonry](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/masonry/)[photo gallery](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/photo-gallery/) [portfolio](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/portfolio/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-image-gallery/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars. * [ 24 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 3 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 2 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 1 2-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 2 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/new-image-gallery/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ A WP Life ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) * [ Pathhan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/razipathhan/) * [ mohammadhanif ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hanif0991/) * [ Alexander ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muhammadshahid/) * [ fkfaisalkhan007 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fkfaisalkhan007/) * [ Sharik Khan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sharikkhan007/) * [ zish ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zishlife/) * [ FARAZFRANK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazfrank/) ## Support Got something to say? 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