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Gallery by FooGallery

By FooPlugins

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Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Gallery by FooGallery Review - In-Depth Analysis

FooGallery is a responsive photo gallery plugin for WordPress. It allows users to create stunning image galleries with various layouts, lightbox features, and advanced customization options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.95/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 993+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.7 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

FooGallery makes it easy to create stunning photo and image galleries using drag and drop in minutes. It is responsive, retina-ready, SEO-friendly, and optimized for performance. With beautiful pre-built layouts, a built-in lightbox, and advanced customization options, FooGallery is the perfect gallery solution for any WordPress website.

FooGallery provides live previews as you design your image galleries and integrates seamlessly with the WordPress block editor. It is developer-friendly, performance-focused, and fully extendable.

Key features include multiple gallery layouts, a built-in lightbox, advanced customization options, and performance optimization. Users can also create albums, import/export galleries, and utilize password protection for galleries.

The PRO version offers additional features for professional users, including video galleries, advanced filtering, dynamic galleries, and WooCommerce integration for selling images online.

Comparing to Alternatives

Gallery by FooGallery is a popular WordPress gallery plugin with several direct alternatives offering similar features for image gallery management and display.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 4.8/5 average from nearly 1,000 users
Easy migration from other gallery plugins like Envira
Flexible and user-friendly interface with beautiful lightbox options
Includes both free and pro versions with extensive features
Strong community support and frequent updates

Weaknesses

Has a history of multiple security vulnerabilities, some with medium to high severity
Editing some pages with the plugin active can cause issues (e.g., Gutenberg home page editing)
Some UI elements and custom link behaviors are not intuitive
Requires deactivation to edit certain pages

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with over 90% five-star ratings, reflecting user satisfaction with its features and ease of use. Negative reviews are minimal and mostly mild.

Positive highlights

'Excellent plugin for creating galleries' – rubenenlaweb
'Works great very pleased with the plugin' – waynewalker
'Nicer than Envira! Lightbox is beautiful, works super easy' – lk91
'Awesome plugin and support!' – Music365
'Better Than Nextgen' after 10+ years of use – sawebsitedesigner

Common complaints

No significant complaints found in low-rated reviews; the single 2-star review noted satisfaction with usability and results.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been reported and fixed over time
Some minor usability quirks such as unintuitive editing and custom link handling
Editing certain pages requires plugin deactivation

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a highly rated, flexible, and visually appealing gallery plugin with easy migration options and both free and premium features.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize maximum security assurance or need to frequently edit pages that conflict with the plugin without deactivating it.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a solid set of gallery and lightbox features suitable for most users.

Pro version (34.99 - 149.99 USD / year)

Premium features include advanced gallery layouts, additional customization options, priority support, and enhanced performance capabilities.

Final Verdict

Gallery by FooGallery stands out as a top-rated WordPress gallery plugin praised for its ease of use, beautiful design, and smooth migration from other plugins. It offers a compelling free version and a feature-rich pro upgrade, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

However, its history of multiple security vulnerabilities, albeit addressed in updates, and some minor usability issues mean users should weigh these factors against their needs. Overall, it remains a strong choice for those wanting a flexible and attractive gallery solution.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Gallery by FooGallery plugin.

Photo gallery

Image gallery

Lightbox

Screenshots

FAQ

FooGallery has been optimized for performance and has a ton of features in the free version. Read our blog post where we compare FooGallery to other WordPress gallery plugins:

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