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1 === Gallery : FooGallery ===
2 Contributors: fooplugins, bradvin, steveush
3 Donate link: https://fooplugins.com
4 Tags: gallery, image-gallery, photo-gallery, responsive-gallery, wordpress-gallery-plugin
5 Requires at least: 5.3
6 Requires PHP: 7.0
7 Tested up to: 7.1
8 Stable tag: 3.2.6
9 License: GPLv2 or later
10 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
11
12 FooGallery is a fast, responsive photo gallery and image gallery plugin with 7 gallery layouts, built-in lightbox, albums, and SEO optimization.
13
14 == Description ==
15
16 = Photo & Image Gallery =
17
18 FooGallery makes it easy to create stunning photo and image galleries using drag and drop in minutes. It’s responsive, retina-ready, SEO-friendly, and optimized for performance. With beautiful gallery layouts, live gallery previews, a built-in lightbox, and deep customization options, FooGallery is a complete gallery solution for modern WordPress websites.
19
20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNM6b1HUdog
21
22 [Launch Your Own FooGallery Demo (Backend included)](https://app.instawp.io/launch?t=foogallery-free&d=v2)
23
24 FooGallery gives you live previews as you design your galleries, includes a visual gallery layout selector, and integrates seamlessly with the WordPress block editor and shortcodes. It’s developer-friendly, performance-focused, and fully extendable.
25
26 [Visit the FooGallery Homepage](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/)
27
28 [All FooGallery Demos](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/demos/)
29
30 = Key Features =
31
32 * 7 Beautiful Free Gallery layouts:
33 * Responsive Gallery - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/responsive-image-gallery/)
34 * Image Viewer Gallery - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/image-viewer-gallery/)
35 * Masonry Gallery - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/masonry-gallery/)
36 * Portfolio Gallery - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/wordpress-portfolio-gallery/)
37 * Justified Gallery - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/justified-gallery/)
38 * Single Thumbnail Gallery - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/single-thumbnail-gallery/)
39 * Carousel - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/wordpress-carousel/)
40 * Built-in Lightbox:
41 Adjust colors, transitions, captions, and controls with fullscreen, thumb strip, auto progress, prev/next, and download button support.
42 * Advanced Customization:
43 Control thumbnail sizes, spacing, hover effects, caption line limits, mobile columns, background fill, custom attributes, and more.
44 * Visual Gallery Builder:
45 Use the gallery layout selector, live preview device switcher, drag-and-drop uploads, advanced attachment modal, and shortcode helpers to build galleries faster.
46 * Block Editor & Shortcodes:
47 Add galleries with the WordPress block editor, preview them live while editing, and fine-tune output with shortcode arguments and page/offset controls.
48 * Performance Optimized:
49 Lazy loading, pagination, reduced layout shifts, fingerprinted assets, and broad compatibility with image optimization and caching plugins for fast loading times.
50 * SEO-Ready:
51 ALT and title attributes, attachment descriptions, and full integration with Yoast, Rank Math, and AIOSEO.
52 * Albums built-in:
53 * Responsive album layout - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/wordpress-album-gallery/)
54 * All-in-one Stack album - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/wordpress-album-gallery/#all-in-one)
55 * (just activate the albums feature)
56 * Import / Export galleries between WP installs, with progress and resume support for large imports - [docs](https://fooplugins.com/documentation/foogallery/getting-started-foogallery/import-export/)
57 * Drag n Drop reordering of images and galleries
58 * Drag n Drop images into gallery to upload into gallery (and media library)
59 * Custom CSS for both galleries and albums
60 * One-click gallery page creation
61 * FooGallery Migrator - easily migrate from Envira / NextGen / Modula
62 * Multisite Support
63 * Password protected image galleries
64
65 = PRO Features =
66
67 FooGallery PRO adds professional-level features and integrations for photographers, agencies, and eCommerce users.
68
69 **PRO Starter Plan**
70
71 Our PRO Starter plan is our most affordable plan and includes features that take your WordPress galleries to the next level! PRO Starter is mostly for photographers or website owners that want better-looking galleries and lightboxes.
72
73 [View PRO Starter Details](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/pro-starter)
74
75 * 4 additional gallery layouts:
76 * Polaroid - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/polaroid-gallery/)
77 * Grid - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/grid-gallery/)
78 * Slider - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/slider-gallery/)
79 * Spotlight - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/spotlight-gallery/)
80 * 11 hover effect presets - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/hover-presets/)
81 * 12 CSS thumbnail effects (Instagram-style) - [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/filter-effects/)
82 * Colors and color sorting:
83 Extract dominant colors from images, sort galleries by color, and apply opaque or tinted backgrounds for a more art-directed look.
84
85 **PRO Expert Plan**
86
87 Our PRO Expert plan unlocks exactly what you would expect – expert-level features! Our most popular plan is for professional photographers and website owners who want to invest in how their galleries look and work.
88
89 [View PRO Expert Details](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/pro-expert)
90
91 * Video Galleries:
92 Import from YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Vimeo, or self-hosted sources [demos](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/video-gallery/)
93 * Filtering & Tagging:
94 Filter by Media Tags or Categories with multi-level filtering, search, dropdown filter styles, and advanced selection modes [demos](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/filtering/)
95 * Dynamic Galleries:
96 Load images from folders, Lightroom, Real Media Library, [Infinite Uploads](https://infiniteuploads.com/?via=fooplugins), or posts, with support for ACF fields and richer post query controls. [demos](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/dynamic-galleries/)
97 * Advanced Pagination:
98 Load More, Infinite Scroll, and Numbered pagination [demos](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/pagination/)
99 * Advanced Custom Captions
100 Create captions using placeholders & custom HTML [demos](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/custom-captions/)
101 * EXIF metadata
102 Showcase your photo metadata in the Lightbox [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/exif-data/)
103 * Media Category Folders
104 Browse and work with media category folders directly inside the attachment modal.
105 * Bulk Copy
106 Easily copy gallery settings to other galleries [more info](https://fooplugins.com/bulk-copy-foogallery-pro/)
107 * ImageGallery SEO Schema
108 Output opt-in ImageGallery JSON-LD schema for pages that use FooGallery, with per-gallery schema overrides for richer image discovery.
109
110 **PRO Commerce Features**
111
112 Our PRO Commerce plan is for the photographers who make a living from selling their photos online. We have integrated with WooCommerce, to bring you innovative tools to help you sell more with hardly any effort.
113
114 [View PRO Commerce Details](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/pro-commerce)
115
116 * WooCommerce integration:
117 Sell your photos or create dynamic product galleries with sorting, filtering, ratings, stock status controls, and deeper WooCommerce integration. [more info](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/woocommerce-integration/)
118 * Image Protection:
119 Watermarking and no right-click options [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/photo-watermark/)
120 * Master Product Setup:
121 No more separate products for each image - link all your photos to a single master product.
122 Supports variations, file downloads, WooCommerce blocks, and guided product setup tools.
123 * Buttons and Ribbons
124 Add custom buttons, download buttons, styled call-to-actions, and attention-grabbing ribbons to your images. [demo](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/sale-ribbons-and-buttons/)
125 * Product Info in Lightbox
126 Show product details, price, stock messaging, add-to-cart, checkout, view product, and download actions directly in the lightbox.
127 * Gallery Blueprints
128 Create Gallery Templates that share settings across galleries for faster gallery management - [docs](https://fooplugins.com/documentation/foogallery/pro-commerce/use-master-gallery/)
129
130 **PRO Addons**
131
132 We also have a collection of powerful add-ons available to enhance your gallery experience. All the Addons work with the FREE version too!
133
134 * User Uploads Addon:
135 Allow visitors to upload images & videos into galleries. Includes image moderation, form field customization, email notifications and more. [more info](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/user-uploads/)
136 * Social Addon:
137 Increase visitor engagement by allowing them to like, comment and share images in your galleries. [more info](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/social/)
138 * Whitelabel:
139 Allow power users to rename or rebrand "FooGallery", modify the shortcode, menu, and disable features. [more info](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/whitelabel/)
140 * Client Proofing:
141 Create a private proofing page where your clients can select or reject images in the galleries. (Coming soon!)
142 * 3D Splat Viewer:
143 Create emmersive 3D walk-throughs for showcasing products or real-estate. (Coming soon!)
144
145 [See More Demos](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/demos/)
146
147 **How to Create a Photo Gallery in WordPress**
148
149 1. Install and activate FooGallery from the Plugins menu.
150 2. Click Add Gallery and choose your layout.
151 3. Upload or select images from your Media Library.
152 4. Customize captions, hover effects, and lightbox settings.
153 5. Publish and embed your gallery using a block or shortcode.
154
155 **Integrations and Compatibility**
156
157 * Works seamlessly in the Block Editor / Gutenberg.
158 * WooCommerce integration to sell photos online.
159 * Lightbox plugins : FooBox, dFactory.
160 * Page builders : Elementor.
161 * SEO Plugins: Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO.
162 * Caching Plugins: WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, Autoptimize, WPOptimize.
163 * Media Tools: ShortPixel, Imagify, Real Media Library, and [Infinite Uploads](https://infiniteuploads.com/?via=fooplugins).
164 * Others : Jetpack, Polylang.
165
166 **Documentation**
167
168 * [FooGallery Documentation](https://fooplugins.com/documentation/foogallery/)
169
170 == Installation ==
171
172 1. Upload `foogallery` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
173 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
174 3. You will be redirected to the FooGallery Help page to get started
175
176 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
177
178 = Is FooGallery The Best Wordpress Gallery Plugin? =
179
180 FooGallery has been optimized for performance and has a ton of features in the free version. Read our blog post where we compare FooGallery to other WordPress gallery plugins:
181
182 [Best WordPress Gallery Plugins Compared](https://fooplugins.com/best-wordpress-gallery-plugin/)
183
184 = Can I add videos to my galleries? =
185
186 Yes, video galleries are supported in [FooGallery PRO Expert](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/pro-expert). You can import from YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Vimeo or use self-hosted videos.
187
188 = Can I sell my photography online? =
189
190 Yes, that is why we built [FooGallery PRO Commerce](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/pro-commerce-features) - it integrates deeply with WooCommerce.
191 You can build galleries from WooCommerce products, or link every image to a master product. Sell with variations, ribbons, custom buttons, lightbox product info, checkout flows, and image file downloads.
192
193 = My galleries are not working. Thumbnails are greyed out and not loading when I scroll down the page. =
194
195 Lazy loading is not working on your gallery. This could be due to a conflict between our plugin and your theme.
196 You can test this theory by testing a different theme (if possible).
197 We can help you get it working, by contacting our support.
198
199 = I have created a gallery in the backend, but when I look at it on the frontend, it does not show correctly. =
200
201 Sometimes, there are issues when the theme does not follow WordPress best practices.
202 In order for FooGallery to function properly, the theme needs to have:
203 * A call to wp_head(); in the header.php file.
204 * A call to wp_footer(); in the footer.php file.
205
206 One way to check if the theme is the problem, is by switching to one of the built-in WordPress themes, and then see if the gallery loads.
207
208 = I am getting a 503 server error whenever I try to edit galleries from the admin =
209
210 Some versions of PHP have issues with the Imagick Image library, which FooGallery uses to generate thumbnails.
211 To fix this problem, goto FooGallery Settings -> Images, and ensure "Force GD Library" is checked and save settings.
212 This will force your server to rather use the GD image library to avoid the 503 errors.
213
214 = After updating, my galleries no longer work! What should I do? =
215
216 Do you have any WordPress caching or optimization plugins? If so, then clear/purge your caches.
217 Do you have any caching setup at your website host? If so, clear/purge those caches.
218
219 = After installing the plugin, my site is broken! Help! =
220
221 First thing to do is restore your site to it's previous working state.
222 1. Get access to your site via FTP, or SFTP.
223 2. Navigate to the wp-content/plugins folder.
224 3. Rename the foogallery folder to foogallery1 in order to deactivate the plugin.
225 4. At this point, your site should be working again.
226 5. Please contact our support and provide the following info:
227 * What version of WordPress you are running.
228 * What version of PHP you are using.
229 * What version of FooGallery you installed.
230 * What error was shown when your site was broken?
231 * What plugins and theme are you using?
232
233 = Do you care about Google's Core Web Vitals? =
234
235 A faster gallery now means a more favourable ranking in Google!
236 FooGallery continues to be optimized for Core Web Vitals with faster client-side code, lazy loading, improved layout stability, and broader compatibility with performance plugins.
237 We focus on the speed of our javascript code and the visual stability of all gallery layouts.
238 This helps improve the 3 key Lighthouse factors including:
239
240 * Largest Contentful Paint - galleries load and appear quicker for your visitors
241 * First Input Delay - you can interact with the gallery sooner
242 * Cumulative Layout Shift - gallery images shift around a lot less than before!
243
244 = I purchased a PRO license, but the Free version is still running. =
245
246 Make sure you are running the PRO version. You can check this by visiting the FooGallery -> Account page within the WordPress admin.
247 If you do not have the PRO version, you can download it by visiting your account page at https://fooplugins.com/account
248 If you have the PRO version, then clear any caches on your site or for your host. Also clear CSS Optimiztion Cache from FooGallery Settings.
249 If it still does not work, then please contact our support to help further.
250
251 = Why are my thumbnails so blurry? =
252
253 Have you enabled retina support for your galleries? To enable retina support, edit the gallery and locate the Retina Support metabox.
254
255 = How do I import galleries from another install? =
256
257 Simply go to the FooGallery Features page and activate the Import/Export feature on your source installation and your destination installation.
258 Login into your source WordPress install, and click on the FooGallery -> Import/Export menu item.
259 Click the Export tab and select the galleries you want to export and click Export.
260 Copy the export data that is generated.
261 Login into your destination WordPress install, and click on the FooGallery -> Import/Export menu item.
262 Paste the export data and click Import.
263 Please note : the images in your source install need to be accessible to your destination install (this means you cannot lock down your source install if you want this to work).
264
265 = How do I get albums working? =
266
267 Simply go to the FooGallery Features page and activate the Albums feature.
268
269 = Can I add a watermark to my images? =
270
271 Yes, our PRO Commerce plan includes image watermarking.
272
273 = Can I allow my visitors to comment or like images in a gallery? =
274
275 Yes, with the Social Addon [more info](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/social/)
276
277 = I want visitors to be able to upload their own images to my gallery, including moderation. Do you support this feature? =
278
279 Yes, with the User Uploads Addon [more info](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/user-uploads/)
280
281 = Can I add external links to items in the gallery? =
282
283 Yes, you can link to any external website by choosing "Custom URL" for the Thumbnail Link setting. You also then need to set a custom URL for the items in your gallery, which is done by editing the attachment.
284
285 = How do I turn off all the PRO Promotions in the admin? =
286
287 If you are getting annoyed with our upsell admin messages, and they do not seem to go away, even after dismissing then, then goto FooGallery Settings -> Advanced Tab and check "Disable PRO Promotions" and then save your settings.
288
289 = Is FooGallery GDPR Compliant? =
290
291 Yes. FooGallery does not collect visitor data, and admin tracking is optional.
292
293 = Does FooGallery Support WordPress Abilities? =
294
295 Yes. FooGallery registers the following abilities:
296 - Create Gallery
297 - Get gallery
298 - List Galleries
299 - List Gallery Layouts
300 - Update Gallery attachments
301 - Update Gallery
302 - Get Gallery Layout Schema
303 - Media Search
304
305 = Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin? =
306
307 Please report security bugs found in the source code of the FooGallery plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/11375ddc-f925-4200-883e-282cda64fec4). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.
308
309 == Screenshots ==
310
311 1. Gallery edit page
312 2. Gallery edit live preview
313 3. Frontend example with responsive layout
314 4. Frontend example with image viewer layout
315 5. Frontend example with justified layout
316 6. Frontend example with masonry layout
317 7. Frontend example with portfolio layout
318 8. Frontend example with single thumbnail layout
319 9. Frontend example with carousel layout
320 10. Lightbox
321
322 == Upgrade Notice ==
323
324 Please update in order for FooGallery to work effectively.
325
326 == Changelog ==
327
328 = 3.2.6 =
329
330 * Date Updated : 6 Aug 2026
331 * Fix : Added descriptive alternative text to images throughout the FooGallery admin interface.
332 * Update : Improved performance when loading and managing sites with many galleries.
333 * Fix : Prevented direct access to FooGallery PHP files.
334 * Fix : Hardened gallery, album, media search, attachment lookup, and uninstall database queries.
335 * Fix : Preserved settings sanitization by removing a duplicate legacy settings registration.
336 * Fix : Improved attachment file-size handling across supported WordPress versions.
337 * Update : Improved translation context and corrected text domains throughout FooGallery.
338 * Update : Replaced deprecated API usage and native URL and random helpers with supported WordPress equivalents.
339 * Update : Improved release Plugin Check tooling and kept development-only files out of release scans and ZIPs.
340
341 = 3.2.5 =
342
343 * Date Updated : 4 Aug 2026
344 * Update : Added a reusable core API for creating galleries and atomically retrieving, replacing, adding, or removing Media Library attachments.
345 * Update : Unified gallery attachment validation, cache clearing, save hooks, datasource enforcement, and video-count maintenance across core and WordPress Abilities.
346
347 = 3.2.4 =
348
349 * Date Updated : 4 Aug 2026
350
351 = 3.2.3 =
352
353 * Date Updated : 3 Aug 2026
354
355 = 3.2.2 =
356
357 * Date Updated : 3 Aug 2026
358
359 = 3.2.1 =
360
361 * Date Updated : 19 Jul 2026
362 * Fix : Registered the legacy block categories filter only on WordPress versions below 5.8.
363
364 = 3.2.0 =
365
366 * Date Updated : 18 Jul 2026
367 * Update : Increased the minimum supported PHP version to 7.0.
368 * Update : Improved compatibility across PHP 7 through PHP 8.5 and WordPress 5.3 and newer.
369 * Fix : Hardened remote imports, attachment metadata, datasource settings, and related gallery editing workflows.
370 * Update : Improved delayed loading, Infinite Scroll, jQuery compatibility, Gutenberg assets, and CSP handling.
371 * Update : Added album descriptions and extension APIs, with safer nested rendering, routing, and saving.
372 * Update : Improved thumbnail generation, effects, cache URLs, HTTPS handling, lazy loading, and ShortPixel compatibility.
373 * Update : Updated to Freemius SDK v2.13.4.
374 * Update : Added Image Viewer autoplay, lightbox Auto Progress controls, SEO fallbacks, optional ImageGallery schema, Polylang support, and improved paged-gallery search.
375 * Fix : Improved safe attachment captions, mobile in-app downloads, and lightbox scrolling on Firefox for Android.
376
377
378 For the complete release history, see the [FooGallery changelog](https://fooplugins.com/changelog/foogallery/).
379