Flash Gallery vs BuddyPress Wall (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, BuddyPress Wall has a higher user rating (3.4/5 from 13 reviews) while Flash Gallery leads in active installations (200 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flash Gallery has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while BuddyPress Wall has 39K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Flash Gallery | BuddyPress Wall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.5/5 | ► | 3.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 13 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 39K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 0.9.4 |
Rating
2.5/5Flash Gallery
►BuddyPress Wall3.4/5
Total Reviews
2Flash Gallery
►BuddyPress Wall13
Active Installs
200Flash Gallery
◄BuddyPress Wall40
Total Downloads
49K+Flash Gallery
◄BuddyPress Wall39K+
Support Resolution
N/AFlash Gallery
BuddyPress WallN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoFlash Gallery
►BuddyPress Wall11 years ago
First Released
2009Flash Gallery
BuddyPress Wall2013
Age
17 yearsFlash Gallery
BuddyPress Wall13 years
WP Requires
3.3+Flash Gallery
BuddyPress Wallfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Flash Gallery
BuddyPress Wallfalse+
Business Model
FreeFlash Gallery
BuddyPress WallFree
Latest Version
1.4.1Flash Gallery
BuddyPress Wall0.9.4
Rating Breakdown
Flash Gallery
2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
BuddyPress Wall
3.4/5(13 reviews)
5
38%
4
8%
3
31%
2
0%
1
23%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flash Gallery or BuddyPress Wall more popular?
Flash Gallery has 200 active installations while BuddyPress Wall has 40. Flash Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Flash Gallery or BuddyPress Wall?
Flash Gallery has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while BuddyPress Wall has a 3.4/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Flash Gallery and BuddyPress Wall free?
Flash Gallery is free and BuddyPress Wall is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Flash Gallery or BuddyPress Wall?
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?
Flash Gallery was last updated 14 years ago and BuddyPress Wall was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.