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Gallery PhotoBlocks vs MaxGalleria (2026)

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

Gallery PhotoBlocks

Gallery PhotoBlocks

5(76)

3.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 months ago
View Gallery PhotoBlocks
VS
MaxGalleria

MaxGalleria

4.4(64)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View MaxGalleria

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gallery PhotoBlocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 76 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Gallery PhotoBlocks has accumulated 126K+ total downloads while MaxGalleria has 201K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Gallery PhotoBlocks
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MaxGalleria4.4/5
Total Reviews
76Gallery PhotoBlocks
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MaxGalleria64
Active Installs
3.0K+Gallery PhotoBlocks
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MaxGalleria2.0K+
Total Downloads
126K+Gallery PhotoBlocks
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MaxGalleria201K+
Support Resolution
N/AGallery PhotoBlocks
MaxGalleriaN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoGallery PhotoBlocks
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MaxGalleria4 months ago
First Released
2018Gallery PhotoBlocks
MaxGalleria2014
Age
8 yearsGallery PhotoBlocks
MaxGalleria12 years
WP Requires
5.2+Gallery PhotoBlocks
MaxGalleria3.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Gallery PhotoBlocks
MaxGalleriafalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumGallery PhotoBlocks
MaxGalleriaFree
Latest Version
1.3.3Gallery PhotoBlocks
MaxGalleria6.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Gallery PhotoBlocks

5/5(76 reviews)
5
97%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

MaxGalleria

4.4/5(64 reviews)
5
72%
4
16%
3
0%
2
3%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

Gallery PhotoBlocks Reviews

by mirian555

Brilliant

Easy to use, beautiful appearance and design! Thanks!

by Wiebke Rettig

Sehr leistungsstark

Auch mit der kostenlosen Version dieses PlugIns kann man sehr leicht und schnell tolle Fotogalerien erstellen. Sie lassen sich dann über einen Shortcode in einen Beitrag oder Seite einfügen. Die Fotos

by lagotek

The Plugin “Gallery PhotoBlocks” has a security vulnerability.

Can we do something with this issue? Description The Gallery PhotoBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.2.8. This is due to

MaxGalleria Reviews

by markuskloving

Brilliant Plugin!

I use Max Galleria on multiple sites, and it is a phenomenal tool for displaying pictures in a very elegant way! Super useful! Keep up the great work! Cheers!

by pomac

I like the plugin

I like the plugin

by Hendrik57

Not working, missing folders

Sorry, but the code is incomplete for version 7.0.3. The folder: /libs/flexslider/ is missing, but used with the default slider. That shows nothing now. My contribution to the forum about this was re

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gallery PhotoBlocks or MaxGalleria more popular?
Gallery PhotoBlocks has 3.0K+ active installations while MaxGalleria has 2.0K+. Gallery PhotoBlocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gallery PhotoBlocks or MaxGalleria?
Gallery PhotoBlocks has a 5/5 rating from 76 reviews, while MaxGalleria has a 4.4/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Are Gallery PhotoBlocks and MaxGalleria free?
Gallery PhotoBlocks is free + premium and MaxGalleria is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gallery PhotoBlocks or MaxGalleria?
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?
Gallery PhotoBlocks was last updated 2 months ago and MaxGalleria was last updated 4 months ago.

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