jQuery Masonry Image Gallery
v3.0.2by phoenixMagoo · updated 9 years ago
Adds a Masonry layout to all built-in WordPress Galleries.
- Rank
- #5,580
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,530
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 73.9K
- 73,946 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 31 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
jQuery Masonry Image Gallery at a glance
jQuery Masonry Image Gallery is a WordPress plugin by phoenixMagoo with 1K+ active installs, the #5,580 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Version 3.0.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “jquery masonry”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats270 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | jQuery Masonry Image Gallery |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,534 · -8.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,534 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,537 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,537 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,538 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,537 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,534 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,536 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,536 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,537 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,539 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,539 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,538 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,679 |
Rank over time
#5,580
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,580 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,577 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,576 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,571 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,569 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,575 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,580 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,577 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,578 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,575 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,570 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,580 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,585 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,580 |
Growth %
Average -0.69% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.40% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5585 → #5569
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.098%
- v2.22.0%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★31 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 27, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about jQuery Masonry Image Gallery
How many websites use jQuery Masonry Image Gallery?
jQuery Masonry Image Gallery is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,580 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has jQuery Masonry Image Gallery been downloaded?
73,946 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was jQuery Masonry Image Gallery last updated?
Version 3.0.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is jQuery Masonry Image Gallery compatible with the latest WordPress?
jQuery Masonry Image Gallery’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.
Does jQuery Masonry Image Gallery have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for jQuery Masonry Image Gallery. See its security record
Is jQuery Masonry Image Gallery still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does jQuery Masonry Image Gallery have?
4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews on WordPress.org. 84% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to jQuery Masonry Image Gallery?
The plugins most like jQuery Masonry Image Gallery, by the tags they share, are Meow Gallery (10K+), Photoswipe Masonry (6K+) and Image Gallery (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
31 reviews
- 5 stars: 26 reviews, 84%
- 4 stars: 5 reviews, 16%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 24 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,530 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 31 |
| Total downloads | 73.9K |
| Author | phoenixMagoo |
| First released | May 27, 2013 |
| Version | 3.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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