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Document Gallery vs Docxpresso (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Document Gallery

Document Gallery

4.8(112)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Docxpresso

Docxpresso

4.7(31)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Document Gallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 112 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Document Gallery has accumulated 321K+ total downloads while Docxpresso has 73K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Document Gallery
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Docxpresso4.7/5
Total Reviews
112Document Gallery
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Docxpresso31
Active Installs
9.0K+Document Gallery
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Docxpresso2.0K+
Total Downloads
321K+Document Gallery
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Docxpresso73K+
Support Resolution
0%Document Gallery
DocxpressoN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoDocument Gallery
◄
Docxpresso4 years ago
First Released
2012Document Gallery
Docxpresso2015
Age
14 yearsDocument Gallery
Docxpresso11 years
WP Requires
6.1+Document Gallery
Docxpresso3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Document Gallery
Docxpressofalse+
Business Model
FreeDocument Gallery
DocxpressoFree
Latest Version
5.1.0Document Gallery
Docxpresso2.6

Rating Breakdown

Document Gallery

4.8/5(112 reviews)
5
87%
4
9%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Docxpresso

4.7/5(31 reviews)
5
84%
4
10%
3
0%
2
3%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Document Gallery Reviews

by ulyssesnz

Plugin works really well even on WP 6.8.1

Hi Dan, I have been using the Document Gallery plugin for many years and swear by it. It has also been working really well on WP version 6.8.1 with PHP version 7.4.33 Unfortunately when my host

by Marc Lafay

Works fine on WP 6.5.4

Although some administration functions are missing, this plugin is operational on recent versions of WP. I haven’t found the equivalent elsewhere, so it’s a shame it’s not being maintained. Th

by squaladesign

Not working

After 1 hour, I give up. I couldn’t find a way to show the shortcode.

Docxpresso Reviews

by chaudaryabdullah333

Awesome Functionality to convert word files to WordPress post.

This is an awesome plugin. BUt it should be updated and compatible with latest versions other wise can cause error at any time and mat effect its 5000+ installations.

by martinjfuller

docexpress plugin

I have been using docxpresso plugin now for several months and enjoy the simplicity of it working in MS WORD. As very much an amateur builder of our church website I got myself in a tangle. I contac

by Word2Media

Exellent work!

I’m using this plug-in with any size document with no issue. Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Document Gallery or Docxpresso more popular?
Document Gallery has 9.0K+ active installations while Docxpresso has 2.0K+. Document Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Document Gallery or Docxpresso?
Document Gallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 112 reviews, while Docxpresso has a 4.7/5 rating from 31 reviews.
Are Document Gallery and Docxpresso free?
Document Gallery is free and Docxpresso is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Document Gallery or Docxpresso?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Document Gallery was last updated 3 months ago and Docxpresso was last updated 4 years ago.

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