Freemius

FolioBlocks

Michael

<p>FolioBlocks is a native WordPress gallery plugin for building responsive image galleries, video galleries, portfolio layouts, and comparison blocks directly in the Block Editor. It is designed for photographers, designers, artists, agencies, creative businesses, and WooCommerce stores that need flexible visual layouts without shortcodes or external gallery managers.</p>
<p>Create Grid, Masonry, Justified, Carousel, Filmstrip, Modular, and Video galleries using familiar Gutenberg controls. FolioBlocks keeps your workflow inside WordPress while giving you tools for lightboxes, hover overlays, gallery filtering, image downloads, WooCommerce product links, EXIF display, and content protection.</p>
<p>The free version includes the core gallery and media blocks. FolioBlocks Pro unlocks advanced creative and commerce features, including Modular Gallery, gallery filtering, WooCommerce integration, image downloads, lazy loading, advanced styling controls, Pro List View thumbnails, and more.</p>
<p>Included blocks:<br />
* Background Video Block – Add an autoplaying, responsive background video with overlay content on top<br />
* Before & After Block – Compare two images with an interactive slider<br />
* Loupe Block – Highlight fine details with an elegant magnifying zoom effect<br />
* Carousel Gallery Block – Smooth, swipe-friendly horizontal image slider<br />
* Filmstrip Gallery Block – Scroll through large images with thumbnail navigation below<br />
* Grid Gallery Block – Classic evenly-spaced grid layout<br />
* Image Block – Display a single image with lightbox, hover overlay, optional downloads, and WooCommerce linking<br />
* Justified Gallery Block – Professional row-based gallery with balanced heights<br />
* Masonry Gallery Block – Pinterest-style vertical gallery layout<br />
* Modular Gallery Block (Pro Only) – Build custom, magazine-style image layouts<br />
* Video Block – Display a single video with custom thumbnail, lightbox playback, captions, and optional WooCommerce linking<br />
* Video Gallery Block – Showcase YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos</p>
<p>Core gallery features include:<br />
* Fully responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile<br />
* Built-in lightbox support<br />
* Caption support and accessibility-friendly interactions<br />
* Drag-and-drop image ordering<br />
* 100% native Gutenberg block editing (no shortcodes, no separate gallery manager)<br />
* Block transforms to convert galleries in one click<br />
* WordPress 7.0 List View inspector support for gallery children</p>
<p>Pro features include:<br />
* Custom image click actions for media files, custom URLs, Page/Post links, downloads, lightbox, and WooCommerce products<br />
* Gallery image filtering with per-image category assignment<br />
* WooCommerce product integration for images and videos<br />
* Download full-resolution images<br />
* Randomize image order<br />
* Disable right-click / content protection<br />
* Lazy load images for faster performance<br />
* Hover effects, image overlays, and overlay content controls<br />
* EXIF metadata display in lightboxes and hover overlays<br />
* Pro List View thumbnails for easier gallery reordering<br />
* Advanced gallery styling controls for borders, shadows, radius, filter bars, icons, and overlays</p>
<p>Why FolioBlocks?</p>
<p>FolioBlocks is built for users who want fast, native, block-based galleries without the complexity of third-party gallery builders or shortcode-based plugins. If you want a clean way to display photography, client work, products, portfolios, or case studies, FolioBlocks gives you those tools directly inside the editor.</p>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>Public repository:<br />
https://github.com/folioblocks/folioblocks</p>



Gallery plugins historically have been annoying for me to use, and block-based ones, especially so. But FolioBlocks was fun to use. I love that so many different types of galleries can be chosen (masonry, grid, etc), it has the option to use its built-in lightbox, and just the simplicity of it all was sweet. And responsive on top of it! I'm definitely a fan now.


Easy to use with good number of features

Create fast, responsive photo and video galleries with grid, masonry, justified, modular, and carousel layouts—ideal for photographers and creatives.

Orlin Vakarelov

<p>IA Magic Galleries is the ultimate gallery solution for WordPress users looking for a powerful way to exhibit their media content. Our feature-rich plugin takes the hassle out of creating beautiful, responsive galleries that adapt to various screen sizes and devices. Craft stunning photo and video galleries that stand out and keep your audience returning for more using IA Magic Galleries’ diverse selection of styling options and interactive elements.</p>
<p>This plugin allows the integration of the powerful IA Presenter environment into WordPress, and our state-of-the-art vector-graphics generation engine run by Information Aesthetics’s SAS services helps build your galleries in the media hosted on your WordPress site.</p>
<p>[https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/953705630]</p>
<h4>WordPress Gallery Plugin Highlights</h4>
<ul>
<li>User-friendly interface: Easily create and manage your galleries with intuitive controls and settings.</li>
<li>Responsive design: Delight visitors with galleries that scale perfectly to fit any device.</li>
<li>Unique layouts: Choose from Grid, Slide, Morph, Rolling, and Fan galleries.</li>
<li>Constantly Updated: We are always adding new gallery styles, which will be available without updating the plugin.</li>
<li>Interactive elements: Add hover effects, animations, and more to captivate your audience.</li>
<li>Lightbox functionality: Showcase your images and videos in a sophisticated overlay with zoom and navigation features.</li>
<li>Video support (coming soon): Seamlessly integrate videos into your galleries for a multimedia experience.</li>
<li>Customizable styles: Personalize the look and feel of your galleries to match your brand or website aesthetic.</li>
<li>Revolutionary control interface: Use the IA Presenter, the engine that runs the galleries, and also run the innovative Graphical User Interface for createing the galleries.</li>
<li>Gutenberg block: Easily add your galleries to any page or post with the IA Magic Galleries block.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore IA Magic Galleries and see it in action on our WP Demo site</a></p>
<h4>WordPress Gallery Plugin Features</h4>
<p>Unlock the full potential of your media content with these powerful features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Dynamic gallery creation: Build and organize your galleries with ease.</li>
<li>Interactive elements: Captivate your audience with hover effects and animations.</li>
<li>Extensive compatibility: Works seamlessly with various media file types and sources.</li>
<li>Regular updates: Enjoy new features and improvements without updating the plugin.</li>
</ul>
<p>[View More Demos and Feature Highlights]</p>
<p><strong>IA Magic Galleries</strong><br />
*Slide Gallery: <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/slide-gallery-sample/" rel="nofollow ugc">[1]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=slide-vancouver" rel="nofollow ugc">[2]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=slide-new-york" rel="nofollow ugc">[3]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=slide-rome" rel="nofollow ugc">[4]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=slide-dubai" rel="nofollow ugc">[5] </a><br />
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*Grid Gallery: <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/grid-smaple-gallery/" rel="nofollow ugc">[1]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=grid-renaissance" rel="nofollow ugc">[2]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=grid-vangogh" rel="nofollow ugc">[3]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=grid-picasso" rel="nofollow ugc">[4]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=grid-monet" rel="nofollow ugc">[5] </a><br />
*Morph Gallery: <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/morph-gallery-sample/" rel="nofollow ugc">[1]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=morph-space" rel="nofollow ugc">[2]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=morph-cats" rel="nofollow ugc">[3]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=morph-flowers" rel="nofollow ugc">[4]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=sky-birds" rel="nofollow ugc">[5] </a><br />
*Fan Gallery: <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/morph-gallery-sample/" rel="nofollow ugc">[1]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=fan-hotels" rel="nofollow ugc">[2]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=fan-hiking" rel="nofollow ugc">[3]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=fan-face-models" rel="nofollow ugc">[4]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=fan-birthday" rel="nofollow ugc">[5] </a><br />
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*Rolling Gallery:<a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/morph-gallery-sample/" rel="nofollow ugc">[1]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=roll-desserts" rel="nofollow ugc">[2]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=roll-watches" rel="nofollow ugc">[3]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=roll-cars" rel="nofollow ugc">[4]</a> <a href="https://iaesth.ca/wp/?iamg=roll-heels" rel="nofollow ugc">[5] </a><br />
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<h4>External Services</h4>
<p>IA Magic Galleries uses the following API endpoints to provide services within the plugin:</p>
<p>Client-side:<br />
* Youtube<br />
https://www.youtube.com/iframe_api<br />
This plugin may use the above API to load a YouTube player when a YouTube video is added to the gallery.<br />
<a href="https://developers.google.com/youtube/terms/api-services-terms-of-service" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a><br />
* Vimeo<br />
https://vimeo.com/api/oembed.json<br />
This plugin may use the above API to load the Vimeo player when a Vimeo video is added to the gallery.<br />
<a href="https://vimeo.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a></p>
<p>Server-side:<br />
* Information Aesthetics API/SAS<br />
https://iaesth.ca/apps/IAMG/com<br />
https://infoaesthetics.ca/apps/IAMG/com (BACKUP MIRROR)<br />
This plugin uses the above APIs to register the plugin with the Information Aesthetics SAS Servers, to obtain IA Presenter and other interactive resources, and to generate the galleries. This service is required for the plugin to working. Please refer to the following link for the terms of service and privacy policy for more information.<br />
<a href="https://iaesth.ca/policies/API/" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a></p>
<h3>1.3.0</h3>
<ul>
<li>Major Update:
<ul>
<li>Added initial support for video galleries</li>
<li>Major update in the architecture of the plugin to support future features</li>
<li>Various bug fixes and performance improvements</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.2.4</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bug Fixes:
<ul>
<li>Various bug fixes</li>
<li>Some performance improvements</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.2.1</h4>
<ul>
<li>New Features:
<ul>
<li>Adding titles to images in the gallery</li>
<li>Adding url links to images in the gallery</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Bug Fixes:
<ul>
<li>Fixed uses with plugin update, which caused the IA Presenter app not to update automatically, and required a manual reactivation to update the app.</li>
<li>other minor bug fixes</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.1.5</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bug Fixes:
<ul>
<li>Fixed issues with images that have not been processed by WordPress properly</li>
<li>Disabled select button name in WP media interface.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.1.4</h4>
<ul>
<li>Optimization:
<ul>
<li>Improved performance of the plugin</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.1.3</h4>
<ul>
<li>Security improvements:
<ul>
<li>Improved security</li>
<li>Improved data validation</li>
<li>Changes to the API</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.1.2</h4>
<ul>
<li>Security improvements:
<ul>
<li>Improved security of internationalization</li>
<li>Improved data validation</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.1.1</h4>
<ul>
<li>Security optimization:
<ul>
<li>The plugin now uses the WordPress nonce system to ensure the security of the plugin’s AJAX calls.</li>
<li>The important content generated by the SAS server comes signed using public key cryptography. Now it is impossible<br />
for another malicious plugin to inject content into the app or galleries.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Efficiency optimizations:
<ul>
<li>Better compression of data and no need for processing at the WP server side.</li>
<li>LocalStage caching of the app on the client speeds up loading times for users.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>1.1.0</h4>
<ul>
<li>Exciting launch: Introducing the first version of IA Magic Galleries – your new favorite gallery plugin for WordPress.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Stuck or need help? Our dedicated support team is here to assist you. Check out our <a href="" rel="nofollow ugc">Support Page</a> for answers to common questions or to submit a support request.</p>
<p>Thank you for choosing IA Magic Galleries by Information Aesthetics. Unleash the magic of your media content and provide your visitors with a mesmerizing visual experience today!</p>


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