Meow Gallery vs Filter Gallery (2026)

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

Meow Gallery

Meow Gallery

4.9(193)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Filter Gallery

Filter Gallery

4.5(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Filter Gallery

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Meow Gallery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 193 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meow Gallery has accumulated 493K+ total downloads while Filter Gallery has 55K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery4.5/5
Total Reviews
193Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery19
Active Installs
10K+Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery3.0K+
Total Downloads
493K+Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery55K+
Support Resolution
50%Meow Gallery
Filter GalleryN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoMeow Gallery
Filter Gallery3 months ago
First Released
2016Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery2021
Age
10 yearsMeow Gallery
Filter Gallery5 years
WP Requires
6.0+Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery5.0+
Business Model
FreeMeow Gallery
Filter GalleryFree
Latest Version
5.4.5Meow Gallery
Filter Gallery0.2.3

Rating Breakdown

Meow Gallery

4.9/5(193 reviews)
5
93%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
1%

Filter Gallery

4.5/5(19 reviews)
5
79%
4
5%
3
11%
2
0%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Meow Gallery Reviews

by what1

Very good plugin

Great looking gallery, easy to set up, variety of options, functionality is top notch. Highly recommended.

by Alena

Delightful gallery plugin with beautiful output

Refreshingly easy to set up and configure. Works seamlessly with WordPress Media Library and provides a gallery and collection management. The free version is genuinely generous with both Tiles and Ma

by micdt

Simply the best

There are gazillions of gallery plugins out there, but I don’t hesitate to recommend this one – always. Sometimes less is more in the end. Meow knows what he is doing. From a photog’s POV. Which is go

Filter Gallery Reviews

by aidankrk

Great plugin and support

Plugin has been very helpful for my needs, and the support team has been really great with fixing up any issues I’ve had and quick replies.

by MervPayne

Great plugin and great support

Very good plugin, easy to use, intuitive and the pro version is excellent value, also very good support! Would recommend.

by Absolute CM

Fast Support, Really Good Plugin

Fast Support, Really Good Plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meow Gallery or Filter Gallery more popular?
Meow Gallery has 10K+ active installations while Filter Gallery has 3.0K+. Meow Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meow Gallery or Filter Gallery?
Meow Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 193 reviews, while Filter Gallery has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Meow Gallery and Filter Gallery free?
Meow Gallery is free and Filter Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meow Gallery or Filter 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?
Meow Gallery was last updated 1 month ago and Filter Gallery was last updated 3 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.