NextGEN Scroll Gallery
v1.8.2by Benedikt Mo · updated 9 years ago
Awesome free JavaScript gallery. BMo-Design's Mootools Javascript ScrollGallery as a Plugin for the Wordpress NextGEN Gallery.
- Rank
- #5,722
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,490
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 214.3K
- 214,283 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
NextGEN Scroll Gallery at a glance
NextGEN Scroll Gallery is a WordPress plugin by Benedikt Mo with 1K+ active installs, the #5,722 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 31% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 1.8.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “bmo-design”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats281 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | NextGEN Scroll Gallery |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,492 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,493 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,495 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,495 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,493 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,493 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,498 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,494 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,498 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,505 |
Rank over time
#5,722
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,722 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,718 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,714 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,709 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,714 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,714 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,716 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,719 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,717 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,704 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,728 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,727 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,722 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.47% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.8100%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about NextGEN Scroll Gallery
How many websites use NextGEN Scroll Gallery?
NextGEN Scroll 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 #5,722 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has NextGEN Scroll Gallery been downloaded?
214,283 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was NextGEN Scroll Gallery last updated?
Version 1.8.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is NextGEN Scroll Gallery compatible with the latest WordPress?
NextGEN Scroll Gallery’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.2, 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.
Does NextGEN Scroll Gallery have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for NextGEN Scroll Gallery. See its security record
Is NextGEN Scroll 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 NextGEN Scroll Gallery have?
4.1 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to NextGEN Scroll Gallery?
The plugins most like NextGEN Scroll Gallery, by the tags they share, are NextGEN Download Gallery (2K+), NextGEN Custom Fields (1K+) and NextGEN Gallery Optimizer (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 10%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 19%
- Positive
- 81%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 19%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,490 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 214.3K |
| Author | Benedikt Mo |
| First released | Jun 25, 2011 |
| Version | 1.8.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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NextGEN Gallery Optimizer
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- Rank
- #5,149
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- 1K+
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- Rank
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