Yes, PhotoPress is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use PhotoPress?

PhotoPress has 50 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best PhotoPress alternatives?

Popular alternatives to PhotoPress include Autoptimize, WebP Express, Modern Image Formats. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does PhotoPress work with the latest WordPress?

PhotoPress has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 3.9+ and PHP false+.

PhotoPress – Masonry Gallery — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: PhotoPress – Masonry Gallery
Rating: 2.8 (10 reviews)
Author: padams

As of April 2026, PhotoPress is a WordPress images plugin with 50 active installations and a 2.8/5 rating from 10 reviews. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.9+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Autoptimize.

2.8/510 reviews

50active installs

11K+total downloads

12 yearssince 2014

Overview

This plugin allows you to apply a masonry style display to a gallery of images. The plugin extends the core [gallery] shortcode by adding a “type” attribute so that you can choose this masonry presentation on a gallery by gallery basis.

Features include:

Adds “type” attribute and “masonry” value to gallery shortcode

Premium Support

The PhotoPress team does not provide support for this plugin on the WordPress.org forums. One on one email support is available to users that purchase one of our Premium Support Plans.