Freemius

FolioBlocks

Michael

<p>FolioBlocks is a modern gallery and portfolio plugin built specifically for the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) and Full Site Editor. Designed for photographers, designers, artists, and creative professionals, FolioBlocks makes it easy to create beautiful, fully responsive image galleries, video galleries, and before-and-after comparison blocks—all without shortcodes or external gallery systems.</p>
<p>Build professional galleries directly inside Gutenberg using flexible layouts including Grid, Justified, Masonry, Modular, Carousel, and Video Gallery blocks. Every block is performance-focused, mobile-friendly, and optimized for real portfolio use cases. FolioBlocks brings powerful visual tools into the native editor so you can work quickly and maintain full creative control.</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>Gallery Features – All gallery blocks include:<br />
* Fully responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile<br />
* Built-in Lightbox<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 covert galleires in one click (Grid, Justified, or Masonry and Carousel or Filmstrip)</p>
<p>Advanced Features (Pro) – Unlock advanced tools designed for photography websites, creative portfolios, and WooCommerce-powered shops:<br />
* Block Transforms convert galleries in one click<br />
* Gallery Image Filtering<br />
* WooCommerce Product Integration<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 and Image Overlays<br />
* Advanced Gallery Styling Controls (borders, shadows, radius, etc.)</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, modern 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 WordPress plugin built to help you organize and display your creative work. It provides a structured way to present images and videos, allowing visitors to filter content by category.</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>The core function of Portfolio Filter Gallery is to let you build galleries where users can click filter buttons to view specific categories of work. Instead of scrolling through an entire page of images, a visitor can select “Web Design” or “Photography” and see only those items.</p>
<p>The plugin includes a dedicated page for managing filter categories. You create your filters once, then assign them to individual images or videos as you build your gallery. This separation keeps your workflow clean and organized.</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>Masonry Layout</h4>
<p>The masonry layout arranges images in a Pinterest-style grid. Images of different sizes fit together naturally without requiring uniform dimensions. This layout includes:</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>You can attach custom URLs to individual gallery items. This allows you to:</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

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

A WordPress plugin designed for creating filterable portfolio galleries. Supports images and videos with masonry routing.

FolioBlocks vs Portfolio Filter Gallery