Gallery by FooGallery vs Mixed Media Gallery Blocks (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Gallery by FooGallery
100K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks
40K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Gallery by FooGallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 971 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Gallery by FooGallery has accumulated 6.3M+ total downloads while Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has 1.1M+. Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 81%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gallery by FooGallery | Mixed Media Gallery Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 971 | ◄ | 114 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Total Downloads | 6.3M+ | ◄ | 1.1M+ |
| Support Resolution | 81% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 6.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | 5.3.8+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.13 | 3.3.2.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Gallery by FooGallery
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Gallery by FooGallery averaged approximately 975 daily downloads while Mixed Media Gallery Blocks averaged 829.
Recent Reviews
Gallery by FooGallery Reviews
so easy to use
so easy to use
excellent plugin
excellent plugin, works very well
Excellent!
Does everything I need. Wanted a gallery plugin that would include the content of the Media Library caption in the lightbox, does it with style!
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks Reviews
Perfect.. but
Amazing plugin, perfect in every detail with everything you need, only missing a simple option to position the caption.
Best WP Lightbox plugin
The best WP Lightbox plugin out of many I’ve tried.
Works fine!
Does the job well. Can show minimalistic galleries if needed.
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