Best photo contest plugins for WordPress
The most popular photo contest plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Contest Gallery leads with 1K+ active installs, ahead of Photo Contest (200+) and SweepWidget (100+). All 3 plugins tagged “photo contest” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 photo contest plugins
- 1.
Contest GalleryThe most installed photo contest plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Rated 4.4 from 89 reviews, updated 5 days ago.
- 2.
Photo Contest200+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 19 reviews, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 3.
SweepWidget100+ active installs. Rated 4.3 from 14 reviews, updated 3 months ago.
All 3 plugins tagged “photo contest”
Contest Gallery
Up in the last 7 days:2#6,875by Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer5 days ago
Create voting and upload galleries for photos, video, audio and files. Gallery monetization, social sharing and user registration.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 4.4(89)
- Downloads
- 122/day
Photo Contest
Down in the last 7 days:4#11,452by TotalSuite1 year ago
If you're looking to host a contest or competition on your WordPress website, TotalContest is the perfect plugin for you.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 4.5(19)
- Downloads
- 11/day
SweepWidget
Up in the last 7 days:51#13,977by SweepWidget3 months ago
The best free WordPress giveaway plugin for viral contests, sweepstakes, competitions, photo contests with voting, raffles, and instant coupons.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.3(14)
- Downloads
- 11/day