Portfolio Filter Gallery vs Gallery Box (2026)

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

Portfolio Filter Gallery

Portfolio Filter Gallery

4.8(340)

20K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Gallery Box

Gallery Box

4.1(18)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Gallery Box

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Portfolio Filter Gallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 340 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Portfolio Filter Gallery has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Gallery Box has 137K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box4.1/5
Total Reviews
340Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box18
Active Installs
20K+Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box1.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box137K+
Support Resolution
100%Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery BoxN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoPortfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box11 months ago
First Released
2016Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box2016
Age
10 yearsPortfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box10 years
WP Requires
5.8+Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumPortfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery BoxFree
Latest Version
2.0.7Portfolio Filter Gallery
Gallery Box1.7.38

Rating Breakdown

Portfolio Filter Gallery

4.8/5(340 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Gallery Box

4.1/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
22%

Recent Reviews

Portfolio Filter Gallery Reviews

by marieeveplante

Excellent plugin avec un excellent support

Excellent plugin avec une équipe qui offre un support très rapide et efficace. Malgré le fait que le plugin ne soit pas traduit en français, l’équipe de support a apporté les modifications dont j’avai

by lauraperera

A great plugin for filter galleries !

I’m color grader for the cinema industry and I have been using the free version of Portfolio Filter Gallery for several years now. It’s a great plug-in for creating image galleries with filters! The f

by Atkheos

Bonne extension

L’extension fonctionne de façon fluide. Paramétrages et prise en main intuitive. J’ai eu un petit bug au début avec Divi et qui a été résolu rapidement par l’équipe de développement qui s’est montrée

Gallery Box Reviews

by MC

Be careful before buying the Pro version

Galleries are not created automatically. You need to add all the video links manually from Vimeo, which you can just as well do with WordPress or a Page Builder. The fact that it requires manual link

by chanukawijesundara

This is great plugin

This is the best solution for the Iframe lightbox.

by Accidental Webmaster

Upgrade removes all functionality

In a clear violation of wordpress’s T&C’s, this author decided in the last revision to remove all functionality in this free version to force users to upgrade to his “pro” version for the same functio

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portfolio Filter Gallery or Gallery Box more popular?
Portfolio Filter Gallery has 20K+ active installations while Gallery Box has 1.0K+. Portfolio Filter Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Portfolio Filter Gallery or Gallery Box?
Portfolio Filter Gallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 340 reviews, while Gallery Box has a 4.1/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Portfolio Filter Gallery and Gallery Box free?
Portfolio Filter Gallery is free + premium and Gallery Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Portfolio Filter Gallery or Gallery Box?
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?
Portfolio Filter Gallery was last updated 1 month ago and Gallery Box was last updated 11 months ago.

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