Gallery by FooGallery vs Video Reviews / Video Widget (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
Video Reviews / Video Widget
100 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Video Reviews / Video Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Gallery by FooGallery leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Gallery by FooGallery has accumulated 6.3M+ total downloads while Video Reviews / Video Widget has 3.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gallery by FooGallery | Video Reviews / Video Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 971 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 6.3M+ | ◄ | 3.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 73% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2021 | |
| Age | 12 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.13 | 1.5.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Gallery by FooGallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget
Download Trends
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!
Video Reviews / Video Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
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