NextGEN Gallery Optimizer
v2.1.5by Mark Jeldi · updated 9 years ago
The essential add-on for the NextGEN Gallery WordPress plugin.
- Rank
- #5,145
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,670
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 253.6K
- 253,593 all-time
- Rating
- 3.1/5
- 29 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
NextGEN Gallery Optimizer at a glance
NextGEN Gallery Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Mark Jeldi with 1K+ active installs, the #5,145 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.1 out of 5 from 29 reviews. Version 2.1.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “nextcellent”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats177 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | NextGEN Gallery Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,666 · -9.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,666 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,666 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,666 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,665 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,667 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,665 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,666 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,668 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,666 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,668 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,666 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,670 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,850 |
Rank over time
#5,145 · up 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,145 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,149 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,151 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,151 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,148 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,147 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,147 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,146 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,149 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,145 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,161 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,159 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,156 |
Growth %
Average -0.80% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.73% |
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 #5159 → #5148
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.192%
- v1.17.6%
Rating trend
3.1★★★★★29 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 28, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about NextGEN Gallery Optimizer
How many websites use NextGEN Gallery Optimizer?
NextGEN Gallery Optimizer 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 #5,145 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has NextGEN Gallery Optimizer been downloaded?
253,593 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was NextGEN Gallery Optimizer last updated?
Version 2.1.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is NextGEN Gallery Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
NextGEN Gallery Optimizer’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 NextGEN Gallery Optimizer have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for NextGEN Gallery Optimizer. See its security record
Is NextGEN Gallery Optimizer 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 NextGEN Gallery Optimizer have?
3.1 out of 5 from 29 reviews on WordPress.org. 52% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to NextGEN Gallery Optimizer?
The plugins most like NextGEN Gallery Optimizer, by the tags they share, are NextGEN Custom Fields (1K+), Responsive NextGEN Flex Slider Template (200+) and NextGEN Gallery ColorBoxer (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.1
★★★★★
29 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 reviews, 52%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 7%
- 1 stars: 12 reviews, 41%
- Positive
- 52%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 48%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,670 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.1 |
| Reviews | 29 |
| Total downloads | 253.6K |
| Author | Mark Jeldi |
| First released | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Version | 2.1.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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- Installs
- 1K+
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- Rank
- #13,530
- Installs
- 100+
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