ShutterPress Gallery – Masonry, justified and grid galleries, lightbox and infinite scroll
by ShutterPress · Media
Also makes 1 other plugin · 100+ installs across the portfolio →
WordPress gallery plugin for photographers. Create fast, responsive image galleries with Masonry, Justified, Grid, Lightbox, and Infinite Scroll.
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Health
A 86/100
Few reviews
Active installs
100+
≈140 estimated
Momentum
+5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “gallery” and “lightbox” for “proofing” and “infinite”. “gallery” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “proofing” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “lightbox” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “infinite” sits at #21 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 62 average across 3,280 Media plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.6%
of downloads still active
At least 100 of 6.4K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Media plugin keeps 0.8%, across 2,318 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 7 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
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 20 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 6 reviews, smoothed to 4.20★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
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.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 27d
16%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 27d
+0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| justified | #10 | #19 | up 1 |
| infinite scroll your tag | #11 | #20 | up 1 |
| infinite | #21 | #21 | down 1 |
| photo proofing | #15 | #11 | down 1 |
| proofing | #18 | #14 | 0 |
| justified gallery | #22 | #22 | down 1 |
| woocommerce infinite scroll | #21 | #22 | 0 |
| wordpress infinite scroll | #22 | #21 | up 2 |
| gallery your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| lightbox your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| masonry your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| photography your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
24 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 8 listed. 16 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “gallery” and “lightbox” for “proofing” and “infinite”. “gallery” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “proofing” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “lightbox” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “infinite” sits at #21 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “infinite scroll”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 15 Oct 2024 · 747 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 573 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #13,300 to #16,400, alongside the other plugins at 100+ 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 21 Oct 2026.
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.
7
releases in the last 12 months
20d ago
latest release · v1.8.3 · 12 Oct 2026
48
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 77% 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 “100+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 40% of the way through.
Install history since 14 Oct 2024
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ traceyrickard5mo ago
Easy to set up, easy to use and displays photography brilliantly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Martin Smith11mo ago
I’d been looking around and trying some trial or free versions of various plug-ins or gallery sites for my website. I’d really wanted something that used WooCommerce and the existing WordPress media framework. Then I saw a post about ShutterPress and it’s development progress. After having a look through the website and checking out the plug-in I found it was exactly what I was looking for. I’ve added a few types of galleries to my site, some free downloads, some for selling. It’s quite easy to set up and with constant development and new features being added regularly by the ShutterPress team, its been well worth getting the Pro version. The team are also super helpful with any questions and happy to help if stuck with set up or settings. Looking forward to seeing ShutterPress progress, loving it so far!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ AgileMktg12mo ago
I’ve had Shutterpress for a few months now, and Olly (the author) has already upgraded the plugin a few times. Each time the feature set gets stronger. I’m happy with how it’s working, and with the support I’ve received. What an easy way to sell my images!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ summitpaul1.1y ago
Great plugin. Simple to use. Lots of functionality. Great support from the creator.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Steve1.1y ago
I’ve been using this plugin for a few weeks now—starting with the free version before upgrading to Pro—and overall, it’s been a very positive experience. The functionality is strong, and it clearly has lots of potential for future improvements. My only suggestions would be to provide clearer support documentation to help new users get the most out of it. One feature I’m really looking forward to seeing is the ability to add Image Name/Place overlays that users can read over gallery images, or ideally, a searchable gallery. I plan to upload a lot of wildlife images, and being able to search rather than creating separate galleries for each species would be a game-changer. Despite these minor points, I’m excited for future updates and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their gallery experience.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ RollingStone1.2y ago
I’ve used a few gallery plugins over the years, and none have come close to the ease and power of ShutterPress Gallery. From the moment I installed it, I was blown away. The setup was a breeze—it just works, no fuss, no endless tweaking. Within minutes, I had a stunning, professional-looking gallery on my site that was fully responsive and lightning-fast. The features are exactly what you need without all the bloat you find in other plugins...but what really sets ShutterPress apart is the support. I had a small question about a very specific use case, and they responded almost immediately. They truly cared about their products success. If you’re looking for a gallery solution for your WordPress site, this is it. Don’t even hesitate. You’ll save yourself so much time and frustration. A huge thank you to Olly for the amazing support!
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 2 at 90% or more
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
8 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 "WordPress gallery plugin for photographers. Create fast, responsive image galleries with Masonry, Justified..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("designed for", "who need", "perfect for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg.
- ✓ Headings and lists 4 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,969 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "photography" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-08 90+ → 100+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2026-06-04 100+ → 90+ down after 16 days in tier
- 2026-05-19 90+ → 100+ up after 16 days in tier
- 2026-05-03 80+ → 90+ up after 11 days in tier
- 2026-04-22 70+ → 80+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-04-20 80+ → 70+ down after 7 days in tier
- 2026-04-13 70+ → 80+ up after 51 days in tier
- 2026-02-21 60+ → 70+ up after 13 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).
- S Simple Lightbox 100K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A
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Photoswipe Masonry 6K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags A -
Easy Photography Portfolio 2K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags C -
Photo Gallery Slideshow & Masonry Tiled Gallery 1K+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags B -
Firelight Lightbox 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags B
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