Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#158
Peak #158
Downloads / day
6,735
prev 5,034
Downloads (7d)
142,262
All-time downloads
45.6M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NextGEN Gallery currently ranks #158 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 7,391 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.2.4, shipped on Jul 30, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #46 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.4 |
| Versions released | 46 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
| Added to directory | 2007-04-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The most popular gallery plugin that lets you create galleries and albums in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Is NextGEN Gallery a free plugin?
Yes — NextGEN Gallery is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use NextGEN Gallery?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is NextGEN Gallery?
As of August 7, 2026, NextGEN Gallery ranks #158 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was NextGEN Gallery last updated?
NextGEN Gallery was last updated on July 30, 2026 (version 4.2.4). It has shipped 46 releases in total.
Who makes NextGEN Gallery?
NextGEN Gallery is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2007.
