The Gallery Shortcode
v0.1by shazdeh · updated 14 years ago
Improve built-in [gallery] shortcode with cleaner output, optional pagination, visual exclude option and lots more.
- Rank
- #46,427
- Down7,404 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,286 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
The Gallery Shortcode at a glance
The Gallery Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by shazdeh with 10+ active installs, the #46,427 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1 came out on Apr 27, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 821 plugins tagged “gallery”, it ranks #549. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | The Gallery Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,427 · down 6,570 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,427 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,023 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,744 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,033 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,665 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,713 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,586 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,857 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 27, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about The Gallery Shortcode
How many websites use The Gallery Shortcode?
The Gallery Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,427 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has The Gallery Shortcode been downloaded?
4,286 times in total since 2012. See download stats
When was The Gallery Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Apr 27, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is The Gallery Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
The Gallery Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 The Gallery Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does The Gallery Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to The Gallery Shortcode?
The plugins most like The Gallery Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery (100K+), Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | shazdeh |
| First released | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2012 |
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