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Video Gallery

By Nks

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Video Gallery Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin creates a responsive video gallery for WordPress. Admins can manage videos and images easily. Features include previewing galleries and adjusting dimensions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.52/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This is a beautiful responsive video gallery plugin for WordPress blogs and sites. Admin can manage any number of videos and images into a gallery.

Admin can add, edit, and delete videos and images from the video gallery. Before adding a video gallery to a WordPress blog, the admin can preview the video gallery.

Admin can set the height and width of the video gallery. Your video gallery will be ready within a few minutes. Very easy and user-friendly video gallery.

This plugin has an option to choose video posters and titles from respective sites like YouTube, Metacafe, and DailyMotion. When the user chooses to get the poster and title from video sites, it will be stored on the website.

The plugin supports unlimited video sliders with features for YouTube, Vimeo, Metacafe, Daily Motion, and HTML5 custom videos. It allows the use of the WordPress media uploader to upload images and videos.

Comparing to Alternatives

Video Gallery competes with several other video gallery plugins, offering a solid feature set and reliable performance. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with perfect 5-star reviews
Supports custom HTML video integration
Offers both free and pro versions
Well-built and reliable functionality
User-friendly and meets specific project needs

Weaknesses

Has a known security vulnerability fixed only in version 1.0.11
Limited number of total ratings so far
Security risk score is relatively high at 7.1
Potentially less popular compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and feature set.

Positive highlights

'Working Exactly' - postfreeadmin appreciates the custom HTML video feature and smooth upgrade to pro.
'Very good plugin' - Karol Szczesny found it the only plugin that met his project needs and praised its build quality.

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability related to reflected XSS prior to version 1.0.11
Relatively low number of total reviews limits broader sentiment analysis

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a reliable video gallery plugin with custom HTML video support and a straightforward upgrade path to pro features.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize plugins with extensive user bases or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities might consider alternatives until fully confident in the plugin's security.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential video gallery features including custom HTML video support and basic gallery functionality.

Pro version

The pro version adds advanced features and enhanced customization options, providing greater flexibility for professional use.

Final Verdict

Video Gallery stands out with excellent user satisfaction and a solid feature set, especially for those needing custom HTML video integration. Its free and pro versions offer scalable options for different user needs.

However, the plugin's past security vulnerability and relatively small user base suggest that cautious users should ensure they use the latest version and consider their security requirements before committing. Overall, it is a strong choice for users seeking a dependable video gallery solution.