Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery
v1.2.1by Guillermo · updated 13 years ago
The default NextGEN gallery navigations (Shutter, Thickbox, etc...) fall short when using a mobile browser?
- Rank
- #10,808
- Up32 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 327
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 30.1K
- 30,075 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery at a glance
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery is a WordPress plugin by Guillermo with 300+ active installs, the #10,808 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Jan 29, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “NGGallery”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 327 · -3.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 327 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 327 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 328 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 328 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 329 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 329 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 331 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 330 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 330 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 332 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 332 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 339 |
Rank over time
#10,808 · down 64 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #10,808 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,840 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,847 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,833 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,795 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,803 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,796 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,790 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,771 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,742 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,758 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,757 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,735 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,743 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,744 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.06% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 29, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery
How many websites use Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery?
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,808 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery been downloaded?
30,075 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Jan 29, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery compatible with the latest WordPress?
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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.
Is Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery have?
4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 82% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 82%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 327 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 30.1K |
| Author | Guillermo |
| First released | Oct 13, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 29, 2013 |
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