{"id":3652,"date":"2020-03-11T00:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T00:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpblog.com\/?p=3652"},"modified":"2020-08-06T18:53:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T18:53:02","slug":"best-wordpress-photo-gallery-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpblog.com\/best-wordpress-photo-gallery-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best WordPress Photo Gallery Plugins for 2020 (Compared)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the world of the internet filled with words, images stand out images and can, in fact, convey complex concepts in a simpler manner, which makes them far more valuable.\u00a0 Although WordPress has a built-in gallery to display images for your visitors, there is not much allure and functionality to it, and you’d be better off looking for a WordPress gallery plugin from other sources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately for you, I took the liberty of sorting through hundreds of gallery plugins and bring to you only the ones that provide the best user experience and feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s what I look for in Gallery plugins:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

What to look for in a WordPress Gallery Plugin<\/h2>\n

Before installing a plugin, don\u2019t assume that the first result is the one to go with. There are some factors that you have to consider first, some of which are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Features:<\/b> Elements like navigation<\/span><\/a>, lightboxes, animation, and pagination<\/span><\/a> make the experience of gallery viewing more interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Number of installs\/rating<\/b>: Before you hit that download button, it’s important to check out the number of installs and the average rating. Compare it with the others and see which plugin has a bigger adoption rate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compatibility:<\/b> This is the most crucial! Always check if the plugin you are about to download is up to date and if it’s compatible with the latest version of the WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speed<\/b>: Like your site, your gallery should be quick in execution so as not to frustrate your users. You have to optimize each and every one of your images<\/a><\/span> so that they can load quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ease of Use<\/b>: We recommend trying out the free versions of the gallery plugins before you purchase them. Chances are that some of the features of a plugin may not be up to the mark, hence, you can make a better decision that way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at which plugin fulfill all these criteria, and you can pick one for your WordPress blog<\/span><\/a> to further your quest to display awesome images<\/a><\/span> for your visitors!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Envira Gallery<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Envira<\/p>\n

In just a short span of time, Envira Gallery<\/a><\/span> has gained a lot of popularity in the WordPress community. The plugin enables you to create incredible photos as well as video galleries in under a span of few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to make sure your site is flexible, the plugin is powerfully light, which works great if you wish to display a number of high-quality images in your gallery. It\u2019s also responsive, which means that the gallery can be displayed just as beautifully on a mobile device as it would on its desktop counterpart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is Why Envira Gallery is a Great WordPress Gallery Plugin:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n