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ACF Galerie 4

By Navneil Naicker

Content Management / Media Library & Asset Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

ACF Galerie 4 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance your WordPress site with ACF Galerie 4, a customizable gallery plugin. Create stunning media galleries effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.54/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

ACF Galerie 4 is a versatile WordPress plugin designed to simplify the creation and management of media galleries on your website. With its intuitive interface and robust features, you can effortlessly showcase your media in a visually appealing and engaging way.

Build stunning galleries with ease using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). Showcase documents, images, videos, and more in your galleries. Leverage the power of WordPress' Restful API for flexible data handling.

Allow visitors to submit content directly through front-end forms powered by acf_form(). Enjoy seamless integration with Elementor and Bricks Builder for even more customization options. Unlock powerful and flexible queries for your custom galleries with WPGraphQL and WPGraphQL for ACF integration.

Comparing to Alternatives

ACF Galerie 4 does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing gallery functionality integrated with ACF.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates well with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to add gallery functionality.
Offers both free and pro versions to accommodate different user needs.
Receives praise for good support and effective gallery features once set up.
Works well as a solution for users missing gallery fields in free ACF.
Has a relatively straightforward setup for users familiar with ACF.

Weaknesses

Known compatibility issues with Elementor, causing errors and non-functionality.
Users report inability to delete images from galleries once added.
Has a medium-level security vulnerability that was fixed in a recent update.
Some users experience fatal PHP errors related to data handling.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a mixed reception with a 3.7 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews, where two users gave it low ratings citing critical issues, while the majority praised its functionality and support.

Positive highlights

"Works great! Had a few teething problems, but now it’s working great – excellent support as well." – Marioline
"Working fine great, found this plugin after researching many others." – Dinesh Kumar
"Works great as an alternative to WP Offload Media." – nbplantsdev
"Good solution if a gallery field is the only thing missing from free ACF." – Marioline

Common complaints

Does not work at all with Elementor blocks as intended.
Fatal PHP errors related to string and array handling.
Cannot delete images from the gallery once added.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with Elementor cause errors and non-functionality.
Medium-level security vulnerability was identified and fixed recently.
Some users experience fatal errors that disrupt usage.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need to add gallery fields to Advanced Custom Fields and are not heavily reliant on Elementor integration will find this plugin useful, especially if they value good support and a plugin tailored to ACF.

Not ideal for

Users who depend on Elementor for gallery display or those who require a plugin with a flawless error-free experience should consider other options due to reported compatibility and fatal error issues. Also, those concerned about security should ensure they use the latest fixed version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic gallery functionality integrated with ACF, suitable for users needing simple gallery fields without advanced features.

Pro version

The pro version offers enhanced features beyond the free version, likely including additional customization options and improved support, although specific premium features are not detailed.

Final Verdict

ACF Galerie 4 fills a niche for users needing gallery functionality within ACF, with mostly positive feedback on its core features and support. However, its compatibility issues with Elementor and some critical errors reported by users limit its reliability for all use cases.

Potential users should weigh the plugin's unique offerings and free/pro options against its security history and reported bugs. Those not reliant on Elementor and willing to keep the plugin updated may find it a valuable addition to their toolkit.