RPS Image Gallery vs DS Simple Gallery (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, RPS Image Gallery has a higher user rating (4/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. RPS Image Gallery has accumulated 121K+ total downloads while DS Simple Gallery has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | RPS Image Gallery | DS Simple Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 121K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.7 | 1.0 |
Rating
4/5RPS Image Gallery
◄DS Simple GalleryN/A
Total Reviews
14RPS Image Gallery
◄DS Simple Gallery0
Active Installs
800RPS Image Gallery
◄DS Simple Gallery10
Total Downloads
121K+RPS Image Gallery
◄DS Simple Gallery2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ARPS Image Gallery
DS Simple GalleryN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoRPS Image Gallery
◄DS Simple Gallery9 years ago
First Released
2012RPS Image Gallery
DS Simple Gallery2015
Age
14 yearsRPS Image Gallery
DS Simple Gallery11 years
WP Requires
3.6+RPS Image Gallery
DS Simple Gallery3.0+
PHP Requires
false+RPS Image Gallery
DS Simple Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeRPS Image Gallery
DS Simple GalleryFree
Latest Version
2.2.7RPS Image Gallery
DS Simple Gallery1.0
Rating Breakdown
RPS Image Gallery
4/5(14 reviews)
5
64%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
21%
DS Simple Gallery
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RPS Image Gallery or DS Simple Gallery more popular?
RPS Image Gallery has 800 active installations while DS Simple Gallery has 10. RPS Image Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — RPS Image Gallery or DS Simple Gallery?
RPS Image Gallery has a 4/5 rating from 14 reviews, while DS Simple Gallery has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are RPS Image Gallery and DS Simple Gallery free?
RPS Image Gallery is free and DS Simple Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — RPS Image Gallery or DS Simple Gallery?
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?
RPS Image Gallery was last updated 3 years ago and DS Simple Gallery was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.