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Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe

by Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer · Uncategorized

Create voting and upload galleries for photos, video, audio and files. Gallery monetization, social sharing and user registration.

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Health

A 85/100

no flags

Active installs

1K+

≈1.3K estimated

Momentum

+45%

downloads vs prior 30d

Biggest opportunity: Swap “openai” and “voting” for “contests” and “evernote”. “openai” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “contests” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “voting” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “evernote” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.

How scoring works →
85 Health · A
Maintenance 100/100
Rating quality 85/100
Support 70/100
Security 75/100

85 health vs 58 average across 25,734 Uncategorized plugins

Install conversion

How it's measured →

0.2%

of downloads still active

At least 1K of 413.3K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,767 plugins.

Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.

This plugin shipped 12 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.

Details

Version
34.0.3
Last updated
3d ago
Added
2015-08-13 · 11 yrs old
Requires WP
5.6
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
5.6

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.

97 / 100

Excellent listing optimization

Well tuned across the board

Update recency 100/100

Updated 3 days ago

WP compatibility 100/100

Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer

Rating quality 86/100

4.4★ over 89 reviews, smoothed to 4.29★

Listing tuning 100/100

5 of 5 tags set · short description in place

Daily downloads

Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

+45% vs prior 30d
68531 Oct 2026

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peak 6.9K · peaks are release surges

5.4K31 Oct 2026

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

Contest Gallery · #6902youSweepWidget · #13875ePoll · #6158WP Voting Contest Li · #9790

Rating trend

Star average over time · dips mark rough releases

4.431 Oct 2026

Health trend

Composite health score, snapshotted daily

8531 Oct 2026

Update activity

How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.

5.4K31 Oct 2026

Release cadence

Actively maintained
from wp.org release tags

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

12

releases in the last 12 months

3d ago

latest release · v34.0.3 · 28 Oct 2026

45

tagged releases on record

Recent releases

34.0.3 · 28 Oct 202634.0.2 · 18 Oct 202634.0.1 · 11 Oct 202633.0.3 · 16 Sep 202633.0.2 · 2 Sep 202632.0.1 · 13 Aug 202632.0.0 · 9 Aug 202631.0.0 · 2 Aug 202630.0.7 · 20 Jul 202629.0.2 · 26 Apr 202628.1.7 · 6 Apr 202628.1.6 · 18 Mar 202627.0.3 · 3 Oct 202527.0.2 · 30 Sep 2025

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

v30.0 76%
v28.1 11%
Older / other versions 13%

Estimated active installs

The public count shows “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.

tracked estimate
1K–2K ≈1.3K

Crossed into this band 3 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 25% of the way through.

Install history since 1 Nov 2015

1K31 Oct 2026

Recent reviews

All reviews on wp.org ↗
  1. ★★★★★ petmedia
    4mo ago

    Ich habe verschiedene Plugins getestet und mich für Contest Gallery Pro entschieden. Es ist anfangs etwas viel Umfang, und man benötigt Einarbeitungszeit. Für mich hat es sogar zu viele Funktionen, aber manche können das sicher gut gebrauchen. Der Support ist super schnell und freundlich.

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  2. ★★★★★ slpavi2026
    4mo ago

    I have been organising an annual photography competition for three years. After considering various options, I decided to purchase a licence for Contest Gallery. As the competition organiser, I need a reliable and versatile platform for submitting photographs and generating galleries so that they can be voted on by the public and assessed by a jury. Now that I’ve got to grips with the plugin, it meets all my needs with ease, despite the complexity of having to manage a high volume of participants. Whenever I’ve had any doubts, I’ve always been able to count on Wasily Strecker’s support, who has quickly resolved all my queries. I couldn’t be happier with this platform for managing the competition, and I’ve always recommended it. Hace tres años que organizo un concurso fotográfico anual. Después de analizar distintas opciones, decidí adquirir una licencia de Contesto Gallery. Como gestor del concurso necesito una plataforma fiable y versátil para enviar las fotografías, y generar galerías para que puedan ser votadas por el público y para poder ser evaluadas por un jurado. Una vez familiarizado con el plugin, cubre todas mis necesidades de manera sencilla, a pesar de la complejidad de tener que gestionar un volumen alto de participantes. En caso de duda, siempre he contado con el soporte de Wasily Strecker, que ha resuelto todas mis dudas rápidamente. No puedo estar más satisfecho con esta plataforma para gestionar el concurso, y la he recomendado siempre.

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  3. ★★★★★ webportal
    1.0y ago

    The backend UI takes some time to figure out, but once you’ve figured it out, you’ll find that the plugin can do wonders. So, be prepared to go through a steep learning curve. It’s worth the journey.After sale service is good so if there’s anything you are not sure of, the developer is glad to help via email.Kudos to the developer for creating this plugin.

    Read on wp.org ↗
  4. ★★★★★ PigeonLady
    1.8y ago

    Excellent Plugin! The install directions are very well written and easy to follow. This is an awesome program with everything you could possibly want.

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  5. ★★★★★ pompousjemus
    1.8y ago

    Purchased the PRO version of this plugin and have found it to be exactly what I was looking for. There is nothing out there like it! The backend is extensive and after about 15 minutes of playing around with it, I was able to create and customize the look, feel and function to exactly what I wanted. In addition, the support was amazing when needed. Very quick and efficient. The creator also updates the plugin often which I love. Always improving it! Would highly recommend!

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  6. ★★★★★ vszilu
    1.9y ago

    Lot of very good futures with tons of option, BUT: The UI is terrible at the back- and front end too:– design comes from ages of Netscape Navigator– incredible long options pages without tabs– can’t manage default settings– in the free version can’t hide pro options, what’s have very frustrating green backgroundI spent hours for testing, but I can’t find setting of upload qty limitation – maybe thanks for the ui.This plugin need deep knowledge, but the documentation is very-very pure.This plugin is very potent, but in this form useless for our photoclub.Sorry. We will not buy the pro (and not use the free too).

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  7. ★★★★★ ikarel
    1.9y ago

    I started this year with the second Rigid Inflatable Boat Photo Contest based on the plugin. The reasons are: Adequate after sales support: fast response and always correct solutions. Client-centered The jury members find it easy to vote and comment. A few remarks: As an admin the UI needs some getting used to. There are many ways to sort but I would really like to sort alphabetically as well. The search function needs some attention, it can be more accurate. Overall I’ve searched for plugins to have a competition on my website and this one ticks all the boxes for me. Congrats to the developers and the helpdesk.

    Read on wp.org ↗
  8. ★★★★★ akhaira0712
    2.0y ago

    Using plugin for media voting contest and it has been working great. Support is very responsive. I would recommend this plugin.

    Read on wp.org ↗

Security history

via Wordfence Intelligence

All 69 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (34.0.3). Sites still on an older version should update.

  1. 2026-10-21 CVE-2026-107447 Missing Authorization Affects < 34.0.1 Patched in 34.0.1
  2. 2026-10-19 CVE-2026-111837 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 34.0.1 Patched in 34.0.2
  3. 2026-10-08 CVE-2026-107120 Improper Authorization Affects <= 33.0.0 Patched in 33.0.1
  4. 2026-09-15 CVE-2026-78088 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 32.0.1 Patched in 33.0.0
  5. 2026-08-19 CVE-2026-61986 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 30.0.5 Patched in 30.0.6
  6. 2026-08-14 CVE-2026-16586 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 30.0.7 Patched in 31.0.0
  7. 2026-07-29 CVE-2026-16055 Protection Mechanism Failure Affects <= 30.0.6 Patched in 30.0.7
  8. 2026-07-27 CVE-2026-65447 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 30.0.6 Patched in 30.0.7
  9. 2026-07-27 CVE-2026-16056 Missing Authorization Affects <= 30.0.6 Patched in 30.0.7
  10. 2026-07-23 CVE-2026-16057 Missing Authorization Affects <= 30.0.6 Patched in 30.0.7
  11. 2026-06-26 CVE-2026-57662 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 30.0.0 Patched in 30.0.1
  12. 2026-06-16 CVE-2026-12165 Improper Privilege Management Affects <= 30.0.2 Patched in 30.0.3
  13. 2026-05-18 CVE-2026-8912 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 28.1.6 Patched in 28.1.7
  14. 2026-04-29 CVE-2026-42657 Missing Authorization Affects <= 28.1.7 Patched in 29.0.0
  15. 2026-04-29 CVE-2026-42656 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 28.1.6 Patched in 29.0.0
  16. 2026-04-29 CVE-2026-42660 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 28.1.7 Patched in 29.0.0
  17. 2026-04-21 CVE-2026-40771 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 28.1.6 Patched in 28.1.7
  18. 2026-03-23 CVE-2026-4021 Improper Authentication Affects <= 28.1.5 Patched in 28.1.6
  19. 2026-03-23 CVE-2026-25035 Missing Authorization Affects <= 28.1.2.2 Patched in 28.1.3
  20. 2026-03-10 CVE-2026-24964 Server-Side Request Forgery Affects <= 28.1.2.1 Patched in 28.1.2.2
  21. 2026-03-02 CVE-2026-3180 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 28.1.4 Patched in 28.1.5
  22. 2026-01-09 CVE-2026-24965 Missing Authorization Affects <= 28.1.1 Patched in 28.1.2
  23. 2025-11-14 CVE-2025-12849 Missing Authorization Affects <= 28.0.2 Patched in 28.0.3
  24. 2025-10-12 CVE-2025-62950 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 28.0.0 Patched in 28.0.1
  25. 2025-10-10 CVE-2025-11254 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File Affects <= 27.0.3 Patched in 28.0.0
  26. 2025-10-03 CVE-2025-10383 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 27.0.2 Patched in 27.0.3
  27. 2025-07-31 CVE-2025-7725 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 26.1.0 Patched in 26.1.1
  28. 2025-07-11 CVE-2025-48291 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 26.0.6 Patched in 26.0.7
  29. 2025-07-10 CVE-2025-6716 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 26.0.8 Patched in 26.0.9
  30. 2025-05-07 CVE-2025-3862 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 26.0.6 Patched in 26.0.7
  31. 2025-02-27 CVE-2025-1513 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 26.0.0.1 Patched in 26.0.1
  32. 2025-01-31 CVE-2025-22693 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 25.1.0 Patched in 25.1.2
  33. 2024-12-30 CVE-2024-56237 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 24.0.3 Patched in 24.0.4
  34. 2024-11-27 CVE-2024-11103 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password Affects <= 24.0.7 Patched in 24.0.8
  35. 2024-11-04 CVE-2024-10687 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 24.0.3 Patched in 24.0.4
  36. 2024-08-16 CVE-2024-43283 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 23.1.2 Patched in 23.1.3
  37. 2024-07-24 CVE-2024-39631 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 23.1.2 Patched in 23.1.3
  38. 2024-04-22 CVE-2024-32778 Missing Authorization Affects <= 21.3.4 Patched in 21.3.5
  39. 2024-03-28 CVE-2024-30428 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 21.3.5 Patched in 21.3.6
  40. 2024-03-26 CVE-2024-30238 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 21.3.2 Patched in 21.3.2.1
  41. 2024-03-26 CVE-2024-30236 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 21.3.4 Patched in 21.3.5
  42. 2024-02-14 CVE-2024-1487 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 21.3.0 Patched in 21.3.1
  43. 2024-02-05 CVE-2024-24887 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 21.2.8.4 Patched in 21.2.9
  44. 2024-01-09 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 21.2.8.4 Patched in 21.2.9
  45. 2023-10-10 CVE-2023-5307 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 21.2.8.1 Patched in 21.2.8.1
  46. 2023-03-27 CVE-2023-28784 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 21.1.2 Patched in 21.1.2.1
  47. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4158 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  48. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4156 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.5 Patched in 19.1.5.1
  49. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4157 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  50. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4155 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  51. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4164 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  52. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4160 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  53. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4161 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  54. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4152 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  55. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4165 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  56. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4162 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  57. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4159 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.5 Patched in 19.1.5.1
  58. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4153 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.5 Patched in 19.1.5.1
  59. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4150 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.5 Patched in 19.1.5.1
  60. 2022-12-05 CVE-2022-4166 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  61. 2022-11-29 CVE-2022-4151 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  62. 2022-11-29 CVE-2022-4163 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 19.1.4.1 Patched in 19.1.5
  63. 2022-11-23 CVE-2022-45848 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 13.1.0.9 Patched in 14.0.0
  64. 2022-08-09 CVE-2022-36394 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 17.0.4 Patched in 17.0.5
  65. 2022-06-01 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 17.0.4 Patched in 17.0.5
  66. 2022-04-13 CVE-2021-24915 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 13.1.0.5 Patched in 13.1.0.6
  67. 2021-12-20 CVE-2022-27853 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 13.1.0.9 Patched in 14.0.0
  68. 2021-11-01 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 13.1.0.7 Patched in 13.1.0.7
  69. 2019-06-12 CVE-2019-5974 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 10.4.4 Patched in 10.4.5

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Behavioral tests

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

✓ Low memory footprint
✓ Low page-speed impact
✓ Runs on latest PHP + WP
✓ No PHP errors
✓ No JS errors
✓ Activates cleanly
✓ No resource errors
✓ No external HTTP errors
✓ Optimized database use
✓ Frequently updated

Languages

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Translated into 22 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Russian 18%
French (France) 17%
Spanish (Spain) 14%
Italian 11%
English (UK) 10%
English (Australia) 9%
English (Canada) 9%
English (New Zealand) 9%
Norwegian (Bokmål) 9%
Slovak 9%
English (South Africa) 8%
German (Formal) 8%
Spanish (Chile) 8%
Spanish (Colombia) 8%
Spanish (Guatemala) 8%
Chinese (Hong Kong) 7%
Japanese 7%
Spanish (Argentina) 6%
Dutch 4%
Dutch (Formal) 3%
German 2%
Turkish 2%

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

7 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026

Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.

  • ✓ Says what it does "Create voting and upload galleries for photos, video, audio and files. Gallery monetization, social sharing..."
  • ✓ Has a FAQ 10 questions in the FAQ.
  • ✓ FAQ asks real questions 10 of 10 read like questions a user would type.
  • ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use cases"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
  • ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Stripe, PayPal, Telegram, OpenAI and 7 more.
  • ✓ Headings and lists 37 headings and 28 lists.
  • ✓ Enough to quote 10,718 characters of description.
  • ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "competition" does not.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

  1. 2026-07-30 900+ → 1K+ up after 6 days in tier
  2. 2026-07-24 1K+ → 900+ down after 24 days in tier
  3. 2026-06-30 900+ → 1K+ up after 2 days in tier
  4. 2026-06-28 1K+ → 900+ down after 30 days in tier
  5. 2026-05-29 900+ → 1K+ up after 2 days in tier
  6. 2026-05-27 1K+ → 900+ down after 1 days in tier
  7. 2026-05-26 900+ → 1K+ up after 2 days in tier
  8. 2026-05-24 1K+ → 900+ down after 5 days in tier

Competes with

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