Flash Gallery
v1.4.1by ulfben · updated 15 years ago
Flash Gallery is the only practical way to publish VAST amount of pictures in a post. Features full screen viewing, slideshows, albums and more.
- Rank
- #11,706
- Down9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 252
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 50.6K
- 50,568 all-time
- Rating
- 2.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Flash Gallery at a glance
Flash Gallery is a WordPress plugin by ulfben with 200+ active installs, the #11,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.4.1 came out on Jan 4, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 13 plugins tagged “Wall”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats125 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Flash Gallery |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 252 · -5.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 253 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 254 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 253 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 253 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 252 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 253 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 252 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 253 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 253 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 266 |
Rank over time
#11,706 · down 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,706 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,697 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,674 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,663 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,673 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,682 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,671 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,668 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,675 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,669 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,658 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,696 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,689 |
Growth %
Average -0.45% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.89% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
2.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 27, 2009
- Last updated
- Jan 4, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Flash Gallery
How many websites use Flash Gallery?
Flash Gallery is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Flash Gallery been downloaded?
50,568 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Flash Gallery last updated?
Version 1.4.1 came out on Jan 4, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Flash Gallery compatible with the latest WordPress?
Flash Gallery’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Flash Gallery still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Flash Gallery have?
2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Flash Gallery?
The plugins most like Flash Gallery, by the tags they share, are Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes (300K+), AI-Powered Carousel, Slider, Video & Photo Gallery Blocks by WP Carousel (60K+) and Slideshow SE (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 252 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 2.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 50.6K |
| Author | ulfben |
| First released | Jun 27, 2009 |
| Version | 1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 4, 2012 |
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