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Document Gallery vs Word Switch (2026)

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

Document Gallery

Document Gallery

4.8(112)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Word Switch

Word Switch

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Document Gallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 112 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Document Gallery has accumulated 321K+ total downloads while Word Switch has 186.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Document Gallery
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Word SwitchN/A
Total Reviews
112Document Gallery
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Word Switch0
Active Installs
9.0K+Document Gallery
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Word Switch0
Total Downloads
321K+Document Gallery
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Word Switch186
Support Resolution
0%Document Gallery
Word SwitchN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoDocument Gallery
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Word Switch2 months ago
First Released
2012Document Gallery
Word Switch2026
Age
14 yearsDocument Gallery
Word Switch3 months
WP Requires
6.1+Document Gallery
Word Switch6.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Document Gallery
Word Switch7.4+
Business Model
FreeDocument Gallery
Word SwitchFree
Latest Version
5.1.0Document Gallery
Word Switch1.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Document Gallery

4.8/5(112 reviews)
5
87%
4
9%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Word Switch

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

Recent Reviews

Document Gallery Reviews

by ulyssesnz

Plugin works really well even on WP 6.8.1

Hi Dan, I have been using the Document Gallery plugin for many years and swear by it. It has also been working really well on WP version 6.8.1 with PHP version 7.4.33 Unfortunately when my host

by Marc Lafay

Works fine on WP 6.5.4

Although some administration functions are missing, this plugin is operational on recent versions of WP. I haven’t found the equivalent elsewhere, so it’s a shame it’s not being maintained. Th

by squaladesign

Not working

After 1 hour, I give up. I couldn’t find a way to show the shortcode.

Word Switch Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Document Gallery or Word Switch more popular?
Document Gallery has 9.0K+ active installations while Word Switch has 0. Document Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Document Gallery or Word Switch?
Document Gallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 112 reviews, while Word Switch has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Document Gallery and Word Switch free?
Document Gallery is free and Word Switch is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Document Gallery or Word Switch?
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?
Document Gallery was last updated 3 months ago and Word Switch was last updated 2 months ago.

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