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Easy Watermark vs NextGEN Scroll Gallery (2026)

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

Easy Watermark

Easy Watermark

3.7(157)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery

NextGEN Scroll Gallery

4.1(21)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, NextGEN Scroll Gallery has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 21 reviews) while Easy Watermark leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy Watermark has accumulated 668K+ total downloads while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has 212K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5Easy Watermark
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery4.1/5
Total Reviews
157Easy Watermark
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery21
Active Installs
40K+Easy Watermark
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery1.0K+
Total Downloads
668K+Easy Watermark
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery212K+
Support Resolution
0%Easy Watermark
NextGEN Scroll GalleryN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoEasy Watermark
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery8 years ago
First Released
2013Easy Watermark
NextGEN Scroll Gallery2011
Age
13 yearsEasy Watermark
NextGEN Scroll Gallery15 years
WP Requires
4.6+Easy Watermark
NextGEN Scroll Gallery3.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Easy Watermark
NextGEN Scroll Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeEasy Watermark
NextGEN Scroll GalleryFree
Latest Version
1.0.11Easy Watermark
NextGEN Scroll Gallery1.8.2

Rating Breakdown

Easy Watermark

3.7/5(157 reviews)
5
60%
4
7%
3
4%
2
6%
1
23%

NextGEN Scroll Gallery

4.1/5(21 reviews)
5
71%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
19%

Recent Reviews

Easy Watermark Reviews

by brooklynfox

worked well for me, colour me happy

Tried a few plug ins that did not work, but this one did. Happy days.

by msalah52

webp support added

I’ve managed to add support for the WebP format. Both developers and users can contact me to obtain it.Special thanks to Mr. Wojtek Szałkiewicz, the original developer.

by bugscout

sometimes doesn’t work

I positioned my watermarks in the bottom right corner as a small logo and text. It works for most images. However, for some, the logo is large and centered, obscuring large portions of the image.

NextGEN Scroll Gallery Reviews

by llokis065

super

ok

by KristinaHSvensson

Easy to use

This plugin is simple to set up, easy to use and looks good. My only issue is with the captions. If you have written long text they do not fit and end up displayed at the next picture. Could I add th

by bykastar

Add 'jCarousel nextgen' tags!

It’s exactly what I need! But I spent a lot of time to find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy Watermark or NextGEN Scroll Gallery more popular?
Easy Watermark has 40K+ active installations while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has 1.0K+. Easy Watermark is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Easy Watermark or NextGEN Scroll Gallery?
Easy Watermark has a 3.7/5 rating from 157 reviews, while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has a 4.1/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Easy Watermark and NextGEN Scroll Gallery free?
Easy Watermark is free and NextGEN Scroll Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy Watermark or NextGEN Scroll 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?
Easy Watermark was last updated 7 months ago and NextGEN Scroll Gallery was last updated 8 years ago.

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