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Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid

By WP Chill

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create stunning image galleries with the Final Tiles Grid Gallery plugin. It features responsive layouts, lightbox support, and unique grid algorithms for a visually appealing presentation.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 353+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.44 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Create stunning image galleries with the Final Tiles Grid Gallery plugin. It combines image gallery, photo gallery, portfolio gallery, and tiled gallery into one comprehensive solution. The plugin includes lightbox support and hover effects, making your galleries more interactive.

The gallery uses a brand new algorithm that allows for interesting image grids without cropping images, keeping their original sizes. This innovative approach lets you think of images as tiles of different sizes, perfect for cover images.

Fully responsive, the gallery adapts to different screen sizes with smooth animations, even on mobile devices. It is ideal for wedding albums, designer portfolios, photography showcases, and product displays.

Key features include two layout options (Tiles and Columns), adjustable margins, manual or random image sorting, social sharing, and support for video galleries. The PRO version offers additional features like filters, multiple lightbox options, and WooCommerce support.

Comparing to Alternatives

Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking this specific gallery style.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Beautiful tiles format that enhances photo presentation
Easy to use with quick customization options
Effective mosaic display with lightbox functionality
Simple installation using shortcodes
High user satisfaction with a 4.7 rating from over 350 reviews

Weaknesses

No direct alternatives to compare feature sets
Some users find missing customization options for disabling image links
Requires paid upgrade for updates and some features
Security history includes multiple vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (87.3%) and an overall 4.7 rating, users generally praise the plugin's ease of use and visual appeal. However, a small portion of users express dissatisfaction mainly related to support and update policies.

Positive highlights

'The tiles format beautifully!' - usmaltd
'Easy to use and works great!' - marvinlfloresq
'Great!' - socreativestudio
'Шикарный плагин: простота и красота' (Excellent plugin: simplicity and beauty) - shutxxx
'Отличный плагин' (Excellent plugin) - yad1983

Common complaints

Free version stopped working and pushes for paid upgrade
Lack of support for disabling image links to prevent full-size image access
Lite version updates are suppressed unless paid for

Weaknesses

Limited customization for link behavior on thumbnails
Update notifications for free version are withheld without payment
Support responsiveness issues reported by some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a visually appealing, easy-to-use photo gallery with a mosaic tiles layout and who are comfortable with occasional paid upgrades for updates and premium features.

Not ideal for

Those who require full control over link behavior on thumbnails, expect free ongoing updates without restrictions, or have concerns about the plugin's past security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a beautiful tiles gallery layout with easy setup and basic customization options, suitable for most casual users.

Pro version

Premium features including advanced customization, additional gallery layouts, and access to updates and support not available in the free version.

Final Verdict

Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid is a highly rated plugin praised for its attractive tile-based gallery display and ease of use. It fills a unique niche with no direct alternatives, making it a strong choice for users wanting a mosaic photo gallery. However, some users report issues with update access and limited customization options in the free version.

Security concerns have been addressed in recent updates, but the plugin's history of vulnerabilities and the push towards paid upgrades for updates may deter some users. Overall, it offers good value for those prioritizing design and simplicity, provided they are comfortable with the plugin's update and support model.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Image Photo Gallery Final Tiles Grid plugin.

Image gallery

Photo gallery

Portfolio gallery

Tiled gallery

Responsive gallery

Screenshots

FAQ

Check the console of the browser and look if you see any error like: Uncaught TypeError: undefined is not a function jquery.finalTilesGalleryLite.js
This errors means that the browser doesn’t know the finalTilesGalleryLite JavaScript plugin, most of the time the problem is caused by a wrong jQuery
inclusion by the theme or another plugin.