Gallery by Visual Portfolio
by nK · Media
Also makes 9 other plugins · 117.5K+ installs across the portfolio →
Build photo galleries, image galleries, and portfolio grids with gallery blocks. Masonry, lightbox, sliders, and filters included.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
60K+
≈65K estimated
Momentum
-49%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “image gallery”, “video gallery” and “photo gallery” for “wordpress portfolio plugin”, “proofing” and “flickr”. “image gallery” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wordpress portfolio plugin” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “video gallery” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “proofing” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “photo gallery” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “flickr” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 62 average across 3,278 Media plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.4%
of downloads still active
At least 60K of 2.5M lifetime downloads are still running, above 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 14 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 7 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.2, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 340 reviews, smoothed to 4.71★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
32
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
10%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| visual | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| portfolio your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| free portfolio | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| portfolio slider | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| wp portfolio | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| advanced portfolio | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| image portfolio | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| add portfolio | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| wordpress portfolio | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| portfolio grid | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| responsive portfolio | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| portfolio plugin | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| portfolio gallery | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| website portfolio | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| visual blocks | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| post portfolio | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| wordpress portfolio lightbox | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| wordpress gallery portfolio | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| video portfolio | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| simple portfolio | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| image gallery your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
348 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 280 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “image gallery”, “video gallery” and “photo gallery” for “wordpress portfolio plugin”, “proofing” and “flickr”. “image gallery” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wordpress portfolio plugin” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “video gallery” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “proofing” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “photo gallery” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “flickr” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Under-ranked on “video gallery”. wp.org puts you #24; on merit you place #13. The plugins above you are winning on install count, not on rating or upkeep.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 131.2K · 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.
14
releases in the last 12 months
7d ago
latest release · v3.9.0 · 24 Oct 2026
38
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare 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.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “60K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 19 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 5 Oct 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ ivannavarrofoto4mo ago
Excellent plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kelter4mo ago
Five Stars! Super happy with the plugin, features and support. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alramro5mo ago
It does a great job at what it’s designed to do 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Frank Otto5mo ago
Visual Portfolio is the ultimate WordPress plugin for stunning galleries and dynamic post layouts. It combines powerful features like Masonry and Grid formats with an intuitive visual builder for effortless customization. Optimized for speed and SEO, it ensures fast loading times and maximum visibility while looking perfect on any device. I just love it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Guido Cappellini6mo ago
Semplice da usare, anche la versione free mette a disposizione vari parametri che possono risolvere le esigenze più richieste.Mi sono subito trovato bene e la mia galleria ha avuto successo!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Béryl de La Grandière7mo ago
Thanks for that plugin, does what it says well.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ emacencini7mo ago
Un plugin che anche nella versione free ha funzioni molto utili e impaginazioni molto belle
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ birselbert648mo ago
nach 2 Wochen Suche endlich eine bedienungsfreundliche Fotogalerie gefunden. Danke
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.7.1 fixed Fancybox afterShow callback arguments so popup listeners receive the gallery instance correctly Pro: fixed Load Next Pages not running in Fancybox lightbox fixed popup freeze when deep linking to slides loaded via 3.7.1
- — Version 3.7.0 added Item Excerpt as a popup title/description source added admin dashboard widgets — Portfolio Activity widget and portfolio count in At a Glance fixed editor preview under Cloudflare Rocket Loader (inline VPData marke 3.7.0
- — Version 3.6.2 added custom alt text support for gallery items — override alt text per image in the editor updated popup share buttons: Twitter renamed to X, added LinkedIn show Saved Layouts shortcuts in the frontend admin bar for Por 3.6.2
- — Version 3.6.1 compatibility fixes for WordPress 6.9 and 7.0; tested up to 7.0 improved drag-and-drop reordering in the editor (modernized implementation) refined editor and settings controls (fields aligned with WordPress components) 3.6.1
- — Version 3.6.0 refined image settings in popup in image galleries – better fields and overall ux refined welcome screen improved featured image focal point on posts – setting hidden by default in collapse improve settings page: disable 3.6.0
- — Version 3.5.2 security: fixed local file inclusion via path traversal 3.5.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.9.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 7.5 Visual Portfolio, Photo Gallery & Post Grid <= 3.5.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Local File Inclusion ↗2026-03-20 CVE-2026-32537 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 3.5.1 Patched in 3.5.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Multiple Plugins <= (Various Versions) - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via FancyBox JavaScript Library ↗2024-12-03 CVE-2024-5020 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.3.9 Patched in 3.3.10
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Visual Portfolio, Photo Gallery & Post Grid <= 3.3.2 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via title_tag Parameter ↗2024-05-14 CVE-2024-4363 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.3.2 Patched in 3.3.3
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Visual Portfolio, Photo Gallery & Post Grid <= 2.18.0 - Contributor+ CSS Injection ↗2022-08-15 CVE-2022-2597 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component Affects <= 2.18.0 Patched in 2.19.0
- Patched Medium · 5.3 Visual Portfolio, Photo Gallery & Post Grid <= 2.17.1 - Unauthenticated CSS Injection ↗2022-08-15 CVE-2022-2543 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component Affects <= 2.17.1 Patched in 2.18.0
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
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 14 languages, 0 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.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Gallery by Visual Portfolio when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Gallery
Readme readiness
8 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 "Build photo galleries, image galleries, and portfolio grids with gallery blocks. Masonry, lightbox, sliders..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 11 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 10 of 11 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use it", "built for", "if you want").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Yoast, Rank Math, All in One SEO and 8 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 15 headings and 12 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 11,462 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "video gallery" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-04-21 70K+ → 60K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2025-04-18 60K+ → 70K+ up after 11 days in tier
- 2025-04-07 70K+ → 60K+ down after 41 days in tier
- 2025-02-25 60K+ → 70K+ up after 63 days in tier
- 2024-12-24 70K+ → 60K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-12-23 60K+ → 70K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-12-22 70K+ → 60K+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2024-12-18 60K+ → 70K+ up after 1 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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Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery 20K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A -
Image Gallery 3K+ installs · 4.3★ · 4 shared tags A -
Mosaic Gallery – Advanced Gallery 3K+ installs · 3.9★ · 4 shared tags B -
Grid Gallery – for Photo Gallery, Image Gallery & Portfolio 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 4 shared tags A -
Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery 300K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A -
Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery 100K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags B
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