PDF Gallery Viewer

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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

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

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 38% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. A declining trend compresses what a buyer would pay.

1. ★★★★★ ghartwig

   2mo ago

   This has worked very well for us. It’s great to not have to manually create thumbnails for a PDF gallery. They’re generated on the fly and look good. It works OK with the block editor so you don’t have to use shortcodes, though the block editor interface is not WYSIWYG, it gets the job done. I’d like some more customizing options but maybe they will come in the future.

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2. ★★★★★ manygold

   1.3y ago

   I’ve tried several PDF gallery plugins, but PDF Gallery Viewer stands out for its simplicity and modern design. The real-time thumbnail previews using PDF.js are fast and accurate, and the Gutenberg block integration is seamless. I especially love the layout options—grid, list, and slider—which make it super flexible for different use cases. No server-side dependencies, fully responsive, and easy to use.Highly recommended for anyone who wants a professional and efficient PDF gallery on their WordPress site!

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-08-31 100+ → 200+ up after 222 days in tier
2. 2026-01-21 90+ → 100+ up after 1 days in tier
3. 2026-01-20 100+ → 90+ down after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-01-19 90+ → 100+ up after 27 days in tier
5. 2025-12-23 80+ → 90+ up after 1 days in tier
6. 2025-12-22 90+ → 80+ down after 2 days in tier
7. 2025-12-20 80+ → 90+ up after 29 days in tier
8. 2025-11-21 70+ → 80+ up after 16 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).

• Firelight Lightbox 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox 100K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B
• Sight – Professional Image Gallery and Portfolio 3K+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags B
• PDF Smart Viewer for Elementor 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags C
• VenoBox Lightbox 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
• Smart Slider 3 800K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A

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PDF Gallery Viewer: 200+ active installs, 5.0★ (2 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/pdf-gallery-viewer