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NextGEN Download Gallery

v1.6.2

by webaware · updated 2 years ago

Add a template to NextGEN Gallery that provides multiple-file downloads for trade/media galleries

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Rank
#4,600
Down3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,430
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
105K
105,001 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
11 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +80% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~9d

NextGEN Download Gallery at a glance

NextGEN Download Gallery is a WordPress plugin by webaware with 2K+ active installs, the #4,600 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 80% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.6.2 came out on Mar 17, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 30 plugins tagged “nextgen”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

556 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
NextGEN Download Gallery Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateNextGEN Download Gallery
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202624
Nov 6, 202623
Nov 5, 202622
Nov 4, 202618
Nov 3, 202631
Nov 2, 202637
Nov 1, 202622
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202619
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202619
Oct 27, 202618
Oct 26, 202624
Oct 25, 202624
Oct 24, 202622
Oct 23, 202619
Oct 22, 202621
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202627
Oct 18, 202614
Oct 17, 202611
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202611
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 202611
Oct 11, 202614
Oct 10, 202614

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,427 · -0.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2.4K2.4K2.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20262,427
Nov 8, 20262,429
Nov 7, 20262,426
Nov 5, 20262,435
Nov 4, 20262,425
Nov 3, 20262,434
Nov 2, 20262,441
Nov 1, 20262,439
Oct 31, 20262,442
Oct 30, 20262,446
Oct 29, 20262,451
Oct 28, 20262,448
Oct 27, 20262,448

Rank over time

#4,600 · down 24 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.6K#4.6K#4.6KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,600
Nov 8, 2026#4,597
Nov 7, 2026#4,604
Nov 6, 2026#4,589
Nov 5, 2026#4,585
Nov 4, 2026#4,600
Nov 3, 2026#4,590
Nov 2, 2026#4,575
Nov 1, 2026#4,579
Oct 31, 2026#4,573
Oct 30, 2026#4,573
Oct 29, 2026#4,573
Oct 28, 2026#4,587
Oct 27, 2026#4,584
Oct 16, 2026#4,576

Growth %

Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.08%
Nov 8, 2026+0.12%
Nov 7, 2026-0.18%
Nov 5, 2026+0.41%
Nov 4, 2026-0.37%
Nov 3, 2026-0.29%
Nov 2, 2026+0.08%
Nov 1, 2026-0.12%
Oct 31, 2026-0.16%
Oct 30, 2026-0.20%
Oct 29, 2026+0.12%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20262K+
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4587 → #4585Downloads +18.9%
    • Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.696%
  • Other4.0%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.6.2
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
6.5.14
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
Jul 7, 2012
Last updated
Mar 17, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about NextGEN Download Gallery

How many websites use NextGEN Download Gallery?

NextGEN Download Gallery is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,600 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has NextGEN Download Gallery been downloaded?

105,001 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats

When was NextGEN Download Gallery last updated?

Version 1.6.2 came out on Mar 17, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release

Is NextGEN Download Gallery compatible with the latest WordPress?

NextGEN Download Gallery’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 NextGEN Download Gallery have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.6.2, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is NextGEN Download Gallery still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does NextGEN Download Gallery have?

5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to NextGEN Download Gallery?

The plugins most like NextGEN Download Gallery, by the tags they share, are Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+), Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes (300K+) and Envira Gallery (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

11 reviews

  • 5 stars: 11 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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NextGEN Download Gallery
Estimated installs≈ 2,430
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews11
Total downloads105K
Authorwebaware
First releasedJul 7, 2012
Version1.6.2
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedMar 17, 2024

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