Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NextGEN Gallery currently ranks #160 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #157, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 17,051 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 142% versus the month before (7,049/day).
- The latest release, v4.4.0, shipped on Aug 21, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #49 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #160 |
| 2026-08-31 | #160 |
| 2026-07-31 | #157 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 300,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 3,951 |
| 2026-07-31 | 105,481 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,891 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3,270 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4,014 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,542 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,825 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2,368 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,272 |
| 2025-11-30 | 857 |
| 2025-10-31 | 938 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,173 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,064 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,114 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,802 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,385 |
| 2025-04-30 | 11,579 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,488 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,028 |
| 2025-01-31 | 6,887 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,936 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,614 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,905 |
| 2024-09-30 | 5,779 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,159 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.4.0 |
| Versions released | 49 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-21 |
| Added to directory | 2007-04-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The most popular gallery plugin that lets you create galleries and albums in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NextGEN Gallery?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is NextGEN Gallery?
As of September 1, 2026, NextGEN Gallery ranks #160 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #157.
When was NextGEN Gallery last updated?
NextGEN Gallery was last updated on August 21, 2026 (version 4.4.0). It has shipped 49 releases in total.
Who makes NextGEN Gallery?
NextGEN Gallery is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2007.
