External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin
v0.1.5by Lentil · updated 17 years ago
Widget to display a Gallery 2 (not WPG2!) Image Block in Wordpress sidebar
- Rank
- #39,538
- Up6,593 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.6K
- 5,565 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin at a glance
External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin is a WordPress plugin by Lentil with 10+ active installs, the #39,538 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.5 came out on Aug 14, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.4. Among the 4 plugins tagged “Gallery2”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#39,538 · down 225 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #39,538 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,306 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,069 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #35,762 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,324 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,748 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,279 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,753 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,631 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,025 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,313 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.5
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 2.8.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 14, 2008
- Last updated
- Aug 14, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin
How many websites use External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin?
External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #39,538 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin been downloaded?
5,565 times in total since 2008.
When was External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin last updated?
Version 0.1.5 came out on Aug 14, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, 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 External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin have?
No one has reviewed External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin?
The plugins most like External Gallery2 Image Block Plugin, by the tags they share, are Blocksy Companion (300K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.6K |
| Author | Lentil |
| First released | Sep 14, 2008 |
| Version | 0.1.5 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 14, 2009 |
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