AlphaZC Technology Image Gallery
by Syed Naeem Tariq · Media
Simple image uploader & gallery using SwiperJS. Easily manage images and display them in a responsive grid or carousel via shortcode.
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Health
C 65/100
Stale · Few reviews
Active installs
—
not reported yet
Momentum
0%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: “carousel”, “gallery” and “image” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
65 health vs 62 average across 3,291 Media plugins
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Update recency
Updated 460 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 2 reviews, smoothed to 4.13★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Last updated 460 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
Not enough tracked days yet to call a direction. Momentum needs at least three keywords measured a week or more apart.
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| carousel your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gallery your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| image your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| logos gallery your tag | Not checked yet | ||
| uploader your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
0 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days. 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- “carousel”, “gallery” and “image” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 30 Jul 2025 · 460 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 83 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #50,200 to #69,500, alongside the other plugins with fewer than 10 installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 1 Nov 2026.
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
Downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites.
Not enough installs to measure. This needs at least 100 active sites; below that, a handful of downloads reads as tens of thousands.
Release cadence
No release in a yearHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
0
releases in the last 12 months
1.3y ago
latest release · v1.6 · 30 Jul 2025
1
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
Estimated active installs
wp.org publishes an install count once a plugin has enough of them. This one has none yet.
wp.org reports no install count for this plugin yet.
Install history since 29 Jul 2025
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Syed Naeem Tariq1.2y ago
I’ve been using this plugin and really like its simplicity. The setup is straightforward, and I appreciate that images are stored in a separate folder (/uploads/technology/) which keeps things well organized. The shortcodes for both grid and carousel views make it flexible to use on different pages, and the SwiperJS integration is a nice touch for modern carousels. Performance-wise, it loads fast and doesn’t bloat the site. The admin interface is clean and easy to understand, which is great even for non-technical users. The only drawback I’ve found so far is the lack of a bulk upload feature. Uploading images one by one can be time-consuming, especially if you have a large gallery to manage. If bulk upload support is added in future updates, this plugin would be perfect for many use cases. Overall, it’s a lightweight and useful gallery plugin that I’d recommend to anyone looking for a simple solution. Looking forward to more updates! 🚀 This topic was modified 11 months, 1 week ago by Syed Naeem Tariq.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Syeda1.2y ago
AlphaZC Technology Image Gallery is very straightforward to use. I love that it stores images in a separate folder (/uploads/technology/) and offers both grid and SwiperJS carousel views via shortcodes. The admin panel is clean and intuitive. However, the lack of bulk upload is a bit inconvenient—uploading images one-by-one can slow things down. Overall, a great, lightweight gallery plugin that meets basic needs. Looking forward to bulk upload support in future releases! This topic was modified 11 months, 1 week ago by Syeda.
Read on wp.org ↗
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Simple image uploader & gallery using SwiperJS. Easily manage images and display them in a responsive grid..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 2 lists.
- ! Enough to quote 656 characters of description; under 1,000 there is little to quote.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "Logos Gallery" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
No tier crossings observed yet.
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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LightPress Lightbox 40K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags B
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