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Gallery PhotoBlocks

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Gallery PhotoBlocks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create stunning image galleries with justified edges using a drag-and-drop builder. Add special effects and lightbox functionality for an enhanced viewing experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 76+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.35 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This is an image and photo gallery plugin perfect to make galleries with justified edges. You can zoom the images thanks to a fast lightbox. Add special effects to your grid gallery. Use our builder to create justified galleries.

The PhotoBlocks Grid Builder is the stellar feature that makes PhotoBlocks special and different from other galleries. With this tool, you can design the layout of your gallery simply by dragging the images. You can make a gallery with images spanning on more columns or rows.

Features include a drag-and-drop builder, pixel-perfect justified gallery, lightbox to zoom photos, special effects on mouse hover, and social sharing. The gallery is responsive, mobile-ready, and SEO friendly. It also supports full-width galleries and fast loading. Premium features include post galleries, CDN support, text blocks, filters, and additional hover effects.

Comparing to Alternatives

Gallery PhotoBlocks offers a straightforward grid gallery experience among many WordPress gallery plugins. Here's how it stacks up against some popular alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use grid layout for photo galleries
Lightweight plugin with minimal configuration needed
Good for users seeking a basic photo block gallery without extra features

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options found in competitors
No pro version limits access to premium features
Limited support for video or mixed media galleries
Fewer styling and layout choices compared to alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Gallery PhotoBlocks is limited but generally highlights its simplicity and ease of use.

Positive highlights

Easy to set up and manage galleries
Clean and responsive grid layout
Works well for basic photo display needs

Common complaints

Lack of advanced features and customization
No updates or active development noticed
Limited documentation and support

Weaknesses

No pro version to unlock additional features
Basic design may not suit users needing more creative control

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-frills photo grid gallery plugin that works out of the box without complex settings.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced gallery features, video support, or extensive customization options should consider more robust alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic grid gallery functionality suitable for simple photo displays without any cost.

Final Verdict

Gallery PhotoBlocks is a straightforward and lightweight plugin ideal for users seeking a basic photo grid gallery with minimal setup.

However, its lack of advanced features and no pro upgrade option may limit its appeal for users wanting more customization or multimedia support.

Other Notable Features

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

image gallery

photo gallery

grid gallery

FAQ

Are you using Hostgator? Simply contact their support via phone or live chat to report mod security blockage. Send them the faulty link to a thumbnail.
If you are not on Hostgator but getting 403 errors then try adding these lines to your .htaccess file in the WordPress installation folder. Revert the modification if it has no effect and contact the hosting’s support.

SecFilterEngine Off
SecFilterScanPOST Off

Are you on Bluehost’s Optimized Hosting for WordPress? Make sure you turn off Varnish caching. It empties query strings.
Open your .htaccess file and ensure you do not have this line in it:

php_value mbstring.func_overload 2

Or something like this:

RewriteRule wp-content/plugins/(.*.php)$ – [R=404,L]

Make sure you have GD library. A possible error is “GD Library Error: imagecreatetruecolor does not exist – please contact your webhost and ask them to install the GD library”.
iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) settings > System Tweaks > Configure Settings > Disable PHP in Plugins – Off. Also, System Tweaks > Filter Suspicious Query Strings – Disable.
Sucuri Security plugin > 1-Click Hardening – Do not use it.
WP All in ONE Security: WP Security > Firewall > Additional Firewall Rules (tabs at top of page) > Bad Query Strings – Untick.
AND/OR WP Security > Firewall > 6G Blacklist Firewall Rules (tabs at top of page) > Enable 6G Firewall Protection – Untick.