MaxGalleria
by maxfoundry · Media
Also makes 4 other plugins · 102K+ installs across the portfolio →
Responsive WordPress Gallery plugin with built in Slider and Lightbox
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Health
A 85/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈2K estimated
Momentum
+125%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Add “nivo slider”, “nivo” and “nextgen gallery plugins” to your wp.org tags. You rank #6, #8 and #18 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 3 listed these are the slots worth spending.
85 health vs 62 average across 3,278 Media plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.5%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 207K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Media plugin keeps 0.8%, across 2,317 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Media 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 4 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
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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 37 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 65 reviews, smoothed to 4.27★
3 of 5 tags set · short description in place
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.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
15%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
0.0
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| galleria | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| nextgen gallery addons | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| nivo slider | #6 | #5 | 0 |
| nivo | #8 | #7 | 0 |
| nextgen | #14 | #15 | 0 |
| slick slider your tag | #24 | #18 | down 4 |
| nextgen gallery plugins | #18 | #18 | 0 |
| slick | #19 | #10 | down 3 |
| nextgen gallery | #20 | #17 | down 2 |
| jquery slick slider | #11 | #11 | down 1 |
| fancybox | #23 | #14 | down 1 |
| best responsive gallery your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gallery plugin your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
48 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 11 listed. 37 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Add “nivo slider”, “nivo” and “nextgen gallery plugins” to your wp.org tags. You rank #6, #8 and #18 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 3 listed these are the slots worth spending.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 2.2K · peaks are release surges
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
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.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v6.5.4 · 24 Sep 2026
135
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 48% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 16 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 2K.
Install history since 2 Jun 2018
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ iragrollman4mo ago
I use the folders organizing plugin and the gallery plugin to organize the hundreds of folders and files with photographs and illustrations in galleries. The album auto-generate function saved a lot of time, and the customizable templates let me alter the look to match my clients’ existing themes. A few confusions and gotchas were quickly addressed and new versions that solved issues were produced the same day or overnight. Communications with support was quickly responded to and questions were answered so I could resume working without delay.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ markuskloving1.5y ago
I use Max Galleria on multiple sites, and it is a phenomenal tool for displaying pictures in a very elegant way! Super useful! Keep up the great work! Cheers!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pomac2.3y ago
I like the plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Hendrik573.6y ago
Sorry, but the code is incomplete for version 7.0.3. The folder: /libs/flexslider/ is missing, but used with the default slider. That shows nothing now. My contribution to the forum about this was removed and after that the item was closed….. Not a nice way to do that.We have disabled the PRO version for all clients now.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Peter Smits4.8y ago
This is a really good addon to show your images, videos on your site Easy to setup and a lot of configuration available This topic was modified 4 years, 6 months ago by Peter Smits.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gennaroagrillo11635.2y ago
I’ve been using this plugin recently. I like it… but I can’t sort the images in the gallery… maybe because I’m using the free version?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ littleangell585.4y ago
I love this plugin and very good support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ericvandemert5.9y ago
A use full plugin when you plan to use a lot of pictures.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 6.5.3 Added authorization checks to gallery/media AJAX actions to prevent unauthorized gallery metadata and attachment changes. Thanks to Artus KG for responsibly reporting these issues. Added code to hid album placeholder att 6.5.3
- — Version 6.5.2 Fixed PHP 8.3 warnings when resizing gallery images with missing file path details Tested with WordPress 7.0 6.5.2
- — Version 6.5.1 Tested with WordPress 6.9 6.5.1
- — Version 6.5.0 Modified the plugin to wait until WordPress finishes loading, so translations and widgets register without displaying notices Updated the upgrade to pro page 6.5.0
- — Version 6.4.9 Updated the Upgrade to Pro page 6.4.9
- — Version 6.4.8 Changed all links using ‘http’ to ‘https’ Tested with WordPress 6.8 6.4.8
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (6.5.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-10-01 CVE-2026-97260 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 6.5.3 Patched in 6.5.4
- Patched Medium · 6.4 MaxGalleria <= 6.4.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via maxgallery_thumb Shortcode ↗2024-06-18 CVE-2024-5970 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 6.4.4 Patched in 6.4.5
- 2022-02-22 CVE-2022-25603 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 6.2.7 Patched in 6.2.7
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
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 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ 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 Names its audience or use cases ("use it", "great for", "if you want").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Jetpack, Multisite, Instagram, Facebook and 3 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 13 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,751 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 2 of 3 tags appear in the text; "best responsive gallery" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-15 2K+ → 1K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-10-13 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-10-12 2K+ → 1K+ down after 7 days in tier
- 2026-10-05 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-10-04 2K+ → 1K+ down after 808 days in tier
- 2024-07-18 3K+ → 2K+ down after 653 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 4K+ → 3K+ down after 860 days in tier
- 2020-05-27 5K+ → 4K+ down after 1220 days in tier
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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Gallery PhotoBlocks 3K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Free WooCommerce Products Slider/Carousel Pro 2K+ installs · 4.4★ · 1 shared tag B
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