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

How many websites use PhotoPress?

PhotoPress has 10 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 4.2.39. It requires WordPress 3.7+ and PHP false+.

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

Name: PhotoPress – Sideways Gallery
Rating: 1 (1 reviews)
Author: padams

As of April 2026, PhotoPress is a WordPress images plugin with 10 active installations and a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Autoptimize.

1/51 reviews

10active installs

2.2K+total downloads

12 yearssince 2014

Overview

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

Features Include:

Adds “type” gallery attribute and “sideways” value to the core 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.