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.

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A WP Life

<p><strong>Portfolio Filter Gallery</strong> is a top-rated <strong>photo gallery</strong> plugin that helps you show your work. It lets you sort images and videos into categories. Users can click buttons to filter and find what they need.</p>
<h4>Demo Links</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/portfolio-filter-gallery-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Features</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/portfolio-filter-gallery-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Gallery Demo Pro</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Support Links</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/portfolio-filter-gallery-new-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/portfolio-filter-gallery/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>What This Plugin Does</h4>
<p>This plugin lets you build galleries with filters. Users click a button to see one category. For example, they can pick “Web Design” to only see that work. This saves them from scrolling through many images.</p>
<p>You manage filters on one easy page. Create a filter once and use it on any image or video. This keeps your gallery neat and easy to manage.</p>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<p>This plugin suits a range of users and projects:</p>
<ul>
<li>Photographers displaying work by genre (portraits, landscapes, events)</li>
<li>Web designers showcasing projects by type (e-commerce, corporate, landing pages)</li>
<li>Agencies presenting client work across different industries</li>
<li>Architects organizing projects by category (residential, commercial, renovations)</li>
<li>Artists grouping pieces by medium or theme</li>
<li>Freelancers building a professional online presence</li>
</ul>
<h4>Free Features</h4>
<p><strong>Gallery Filtering</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage filters through a separate category interface</li>
<li>Assign multiple filters to each gallery item</li>
<li>CSS3 animations for smooth filter transitions</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Layout Options</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Masonry layout that adapts to varying image dimensions</li>
<li>Grid layout for uniform presentation</li>
<li>Column options: 2, 3, or 4 columns</li>
<li>Configurable spacing between items</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Video Support</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Embed YouTube videos</li>
<li>Embed Vimeo videos</li>
<li>Watch videos via external links</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Customization</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Show or hide image titles</li>
<li>Optional image numbering</li>
<li>Grayscale effect on hover</li>
<li>Customizable filter button colors</li>
<li>Border width and color settings</li>
</ul>
<h4>Premium Features</h4>
<p>The <a href="https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/portfolio-filter-gallery-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">premium version</a> extends the plugin with additional capabilities:</p>
<p><strong>Advanced Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>URL-based filtering (load a page with a specific filter pre-selected)</li>
<li>Default filter selection on page load</li>
<li>Ascending/descending sort controls</li>
<li>Shuffle button for randomized display</li>
<li>Search functionality within galleries</li>
<li>Watermark overlay support</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Extended Customization</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited filter color schemes</li>
<li>Custom thumbnail dimensions</li>
<li>Responsive column control per device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)</li>
<li>Dropdown-style filter menu</li>
</ul>
<h4>How to Use Portfolio Filter Gallery</h4>
<ol>
<li>Navigate to <strong>Portfolio Gallery > Filters</strong> in your WordPress dashboard</li>
<li>Create the filter categories you need</li>
<li>Go to <strong>Portfolio Gallery > Add New</strong> to create a gallery</li>
<li>Upload images, add video URLs, and assign filters to each item</li>
<li>Adjust settings for layout and appearance</li>
<li>Copy the generated shortcode and paste it into any page or post</li>
</ol>
<p>The shortcode follows this format:<br />
    [Portfolio_Gallery id=”123″]</p>
<p>Replace “123” with your gallery’s ID.</p>
<h4>Photo Gallery Masonry Layout</h4>
<p>The masonry layout puts images in a Pinterest-style grid. Images of different sizes fit together well. They do not need to be the same size. This layout has:</p>
<ul>
<li>Automatic adjustment to image proportions</li>
<li>CSS3 animation effects</li>
<li>Full compatibility with filtering and sorting</li>
</ul>
<h4>Linking Portfolio Items</h4>
<p>Add custom links to any gallery item. This lets you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Link images to project detail pages</li>
<li>Direct users to external client websites</li>
<li>Open links in the same tab or a new tab</li>
</ul>
<h4>Page Builder Compatibility</h4>
<p>Portfolio Filter Gallery works with standard WordPress editing tools and popular page builders:</p>
<ul>
<li>Gutenberg block editor</li>
<li>Elementor</li>
<li>WPBakery Page Builder</li>
<li>Divi Builder</li>
<li>Beaver Builder</li>
</ul>
<p>Simply paste the shortcode into any text block or widget.</p>
<h4>Support</h4>
<p>For questions or troubleshooting, visit the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/portfolio-filter-gallery/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a>. The development team typically responds within the same day.</p>
<h4>Shortcode Usage</h4>
<p>Copy the shortcode from your gallery and paste it into any page, post, or widget:<br />
    [Portfolio_Gallery id=”123″]<br />
Replace “123” with your actual gallery ID.</p>
<h4>Browser Compatibility</h4>
<p>Portfolio Filter Gallery works on all modern browsers:<br />
* Google Chrome<br />
* Mozilla Firefox<br />
* Apple Safari<br />
* Microsoft Edge<br />
* Opera<br />
* iOS Safari & Android browsers</p>
<h4>Security & Privacy</h4>
<ul>
<li>GDPR Compliant</li>
<li>No data collection</li>
<li>Secure code following WordPress standards</li>
<li>Regular security updates</li>
</ul>
<h4>Contact & Support</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/portfolio-filter-gallery/" rel="ugc">WordPress Support Forum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/portfolio-filter-gallery-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">Premium Support</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/portfolio-filter-gallery-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rvJ9NN_kA0" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Tutorials</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Third-Party Libraries</h4>
<p>This plugin uses standard WordPress libraries. No external third-party libraries are bundled.</p>


Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery

I think this is an easy way to create filters for portfolio galleries

Good Plugin


We have used this plugin for some time now to display a photo gallery on our site. Recently also experienced fast and efficient support from the plugin team. Thanks and keep up the good work!


Great Plugin and Support

Create a filterable photo gallery and portfolio. Supports images and videos with masonry layouts.

FolioBlocks vs Portfolio Filter Gallery – Photo Gallery