Plugin info

Total downloads: 1,006,956
Active installs: 20,000
Total reviews: 337
Average rating: 4.8
Support threads opened: 1
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 4 language(s)
Contributors: 10
Last updated: 12/5/2025 (26 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/10/2016 (9 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: 8.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 26 days ago • Support resolved 0% • 337 reviews

69/100

Is Portfolio Filter Gallery – Filterable Portfolio, Photo Gallery, Image Gallery, Video Gallery abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 26 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.2

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Description

🏆 The Portfolio Filter Gallery Plugin for WordPress – Create beautiful, responsive portfolio galleries with powerful filtering in minutes!
★★★★★
Portfolio Filter Gallery is the easiest way to showcase your work, projects, photos, and videos on your WordPress website. With a unique separate category page for managing filters with intuitive drag-and-drop interface, and stunning masonry layouts, you can create professional portfolio galleries without any coding knowledge.

See Live Demo | Documentation | Support

🔗 Quick Links

🎯 Why Choose Portfolio Filter Gallery?

Easiest Setup – Create your first portfolio in under 5 minutes
Separate Category Page – First WordPress portfolio plugin with dedicated filter management
Fully Responsive – Perfect display on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Masonry & Grid Layouts – Beautiful gallery layouts that adapt to your content
Video Support – Showcase YouTube and Vimeo videos alongside images
Lightbox Gallery – Stunning Bootstrap lightbox with navigation
SEO Friendly – Optimized for search engines with clean code
Fast & Lightweight – Optimized for performance, no bloat
GDPR Compliant – No external requests, 100% privacy friendly
Regular Updates – Actively maintained and compatible with latest WordPress
Translation Ready – Works with WPML and other translation plugins

📱 Perfect For

  • 📸 Photographers & Artists
  • 💻 Web Designers & Developers
  • 🏢 Agencies & Freelancers
  • 🏠 Architects & Interior Designers
  • 👗 Fashion & Beauty Portfolios
  • 🎨 Creative Professionals
  • 💼 Business Websites
  • ✍️ Personal Blogs & Portfolios

⚡ FREE FEATURES

🎨 Filterable Portfolio Gallery
* Create filters with separate category page
* Easy filter management – add, edit, delete filters
* Smooth CSS3 filter animations
📷 Beautiful Gallery Layouts
* Masonry layout for dynamic image sizes
* Grid layout for uniform appearance
* 2, 3, 4 column responsive layouts
* With or without spacing options
🖼️ Bootstrap Lightbox
* Responsive popup lightbox
* Image navigation arrows
* Display titles in lightbox
* Mobile-friendly touch support
🎬 Video Gallery Support
* YouTube video integration
* Vimeo video support
* Video icons
* Lightbox video playback
🎯 Customization Options
* Show/hide image titles
* Image numbering option
* Grayscale hover effect
* Multi-color filter buttons
* Custom border settings

PRO FEATURES

Unlock the full potential of Portfolio Filter Gallery with our Premium version!
🎨 30+ Stunning Hover Effects
* Overlay animations (fade, slide, zoom)
* Image zoom effects
* Slide-in icons on hover
* Title & caption reveals
* See Hover Effects Demo
💡 5 Premium Lightbox Styles
* LD Lightbox (responsive sizing)
* Swipebox (touch gestures)
* PopTrox (video support)
* Viewer Lightbox
* BlueImp Gallery
📊 Advanced Gallery Features
* Ajax Load More – Load images on scroll or button click
* URL Filtering – Add filter in URL so the page will load with selected filter
* Change Default Filter Select a filter for show already selected filter on gallery load
* Sorting Controls – Ascending/Descending sorting
* Shuffle Button – Randomize gallery order
* Search Box – Let users search within galleries
* Watermark Support – Protect your images
* Custom CSS – Full styling control
🎛️ Complete Customization
* Unlimited filter colors
* Custom thumbnail sizes
* Border customization
* Title & description styling
* Background color options
* Dropdown filter style
📱 Responsive Column Control
* Separate column settings for:
* Large desktops (6 columns)
* Desktops (4 columns)
* Tablets (3 columns)
* Mobile phones (2 columns)

🛠️ How It Works – 4 Simple Steps

Creating a stunning portfolio is incredibly simple:
1. Create Filters – Go to Portfolio Gallery > Filters to create and manage your portfolio categories
2. Add Images – Go to Portfolio Gallery > Add New, upload images and assign filters
3. Configure Settings – Choose your layout, lightbox style, and customize colors
4. Publish – Copy the shortcode [Portfolio_Gallery id="123"] and paste it anywhere!
That’s it! Your beautiful portfolio gallery is ready in minutes.
The default layout is the beautiful masonry layout (Pinterest-style). For a uniform grid, simply use same-sized images. You can show your portfolio with or without borders, with or without spacing – complete flexibility!

📐 Masonry Layout (Pinterest Style)

Our masonry layout creates a beautiful Pinterest-style gallery that:
* Automatically adjusts to different image sizes
* Creates a dynamic, visually appealing layout
* Includes smooth CSS3 animations
* Supports sorting and filtering without breaking the layout
* Adapts perfectly to any screen size

🔗 Link Your Portfolio

Connect your portfolio items to external pages or projects:
* Add custom URLs to individual images
* Open links in same tab or new tab
* Perfect for showcasing client work with links to live projects

Works With Your Favorite Tools

Portfolio Filter Gallery is compatible with:
* Gutenberg Block Editor – Works seamlessly with WordPress blocks
* Elementor – Use shortcode widget in Elementor
* WPBakery Page Builder – Full compatibility
* Divi Builder – Works with Divi text modules
* Beaver Builder – Compatible with HTML module
* Any Theme – Works with all WordPress themes

💬 Fast & Friendly Support

We pride ourselves on excellent customer support:
* ⚡ Response within hours or same day
* 🔧 Issue resolution within 24 hours
* 📧 Dedicated support team
* 📚 Comprehensive documentation

🎯 Complete Feature Comparison

| Feature | Free | Premium |
|———|——|———|
| Separate Filter Category Page | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unlimited Filters & Images | ✅ | ✅ |
| Masonry & Grid Layouts | ✅ | ✅ |
| YouTube & Vimeo Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bootstrap Lightbox | ✅ | ✅ |
| Responsive Design | ✅ | ✅ |
| Drag & Drop Ordering | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Links on Images | ✅ | ✅ |
| Grayscale Hover Effect | ✅ | ✅ |
| 30+ Hover Effects | ❌ | ✅ |
| 5 Lightbox Styles | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ajax Load More | ❌ | ✅ |
| Sorting Controls | ❌ | ✅ |
| Search Box | ❌ | ✅ |
| Watermark Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| Dropdown Filters | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom CSS | ❌ | ✅ |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ |
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📋 Shortcode Usage

Simply copy the shortcode from your gallery and paste it into any page, post, or widget:
[Portfolio_Gallery id=”123″]
Replace “123” with your actual gallery ID.

🌐 Browser Compatibility

Portfolio Filter Gallery works on all modern browsers:
* Google Chrome
* Mozilla Firefox
* Apple Safari
* Microsoft Edge
* Opera
* iOS Safari & Android browsers

🔒 Security & Privacy

  • 100% GDPR Compliant
  • No external requests
  • No data collection
  • Secure code following WordPress standards
  • Regular security updates

📧 Contact & Support

Installation

Automatic Installation (Recommended)
1. Go to WordPress Dashboard Plugins Add New
2. Search for “Portfolio Filter Gallery”
3. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation
1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org
2. Upload the portfolio-filter-gallery folder to /wp-content/plugins/
3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Quick Start Guide
1. Go to Portfolio Gallery Filters to create your filter categories
2. Go to Portfolio Gallery Add New to create your gallery
3. Upload images and assign filters to each image
4. Configure your gallery settings (layout, lightbox, colors)
5. Copy the shortcode and paste it into any page or post
6. That’s it! Your portfolio gallery is ready!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portfolio Filter Gallery free?

Yes! Portfolio Filter Gallery is completely free to use with all essential features including filterable galleries, masonry layout, video support, and Bootstrap lightbox. We also offer a Premium version with advanced features like 30+ hover effects, 5 lightbox styles, Ajax load more, and more.

How do I create a portfolio gallery?

Creating a portfolio gallery is simple:
1. Go to Portfolio Gallery > Filters to create filter categories
2. Go to Portfolio Gallery > Add New to create a gallery
3. Upload images and assign filters to each image
4. Configure your gallery settings (layout, lightbox, colors)
5. Copy the shortcode and paste it into any page or post
Watch Video Tutorial

How do I create filters for my portfolio?

Portfolio Filter Gallery has a unique separate category page for filters. Go to Portfolio Gallery > Filters in your WordPress dashboard to create, edit, and manage your filter categories. This makes filter management much easier than other portfolio plugins!

Can I add videos to my portfolio?

Yes! Portfolio Filter Gallery supports both YouTube and Vimeo videos. When adding content, select “Video” as the type and enter your video URL. Videos will play in the lightbox popup. See Video Gallery Demo

Is the gallery responsive and mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Portfolio Filter Gallery is fully responsive and works perfectly on all devices – desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. The masonry layout automatically adapts to any screen size with smooth CSS3 animations.

How many images can I add to a gallery?

There is no limit! You can add unlimited images and videos to your portfolio galleries. For large galleries, we recommend using the Premium version with Ajax Load More pagination for better performance.

Can I use multiple galleries on one page?

Yes, you can add multiple portfolio galleries on the same page using different shortcodes. Each gallery operates independently with its own filters and settings.

Can I reorder images in my gallery?

Yes, you can easily drag and drop images to arrange them in your preferred order within the gallery editor.

Can I add links to portfolio images?

Yes, you can add custom URLs to individual images. Choose to open links in the same tab or a new tab. This is perfect for linking to project pages, client websites, or external portfolios.

Does it work with Gutenberg and page builders?

Yes! Portfolio Filter Gallery works with the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) and all major page builders including Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, and Beaver Builder. Simply paste the shortcode into any text block or widget.

What lightbox options are available?

The free version includes a beautiful Bootstrap lightbox with navigation arrows and touch support. The Premium version offers 5 different lightbox styles including Swipebox, PopTrox, LD Lightbox, and more.

Is the plugin GDPR compliant?

Yes! Portfolio Filter Gallery is 100% GDPR compliant. It does not collect any user data or make external requests. All assets are loaded locally from your WordPress installation.

Is the plugin translation ready?

Yes, Portfolio Filter Gallery is fully translation ready and works with WPML and other translation plugins. You can translate all text strings to any language.

How do I get support?

For any questions or issues, please visit our Support Forum. For premium support, visit our website.

Review feed

Masum Billah
5/6/2023

Good Plugin

I think this is an easy way to create filters for portfolio galleries
media-x
11/19/2024

Great Plugin and Support

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!

Screenshots

  1. Portfolio Filter Gallery 3 Column With Number And Title

    Portfolio Filter Gallery 3 Column With Number And Title

  2. Portfolio Filter Gallery Without Spacing

    Portfolio Filter Gallery Without Spacing

  3. Portfolio Filter Gallery With 2 Column Layout

    Portfolio Filter Gallery With 2 Column Layout

  4. Portfolio Filter Gallery With Gray Scale(Gray Effect On Hover) On Thumbnails

    Portfolio Filter Gallery With Gray Scale(Gray Effect On Hover) On Thumbnails

  5. Portfolio Filter Gallery With Masonry

    Portfolio Filter Gallery With Masonry

  6. Add Filters In Portfolio Gallery

    Add Filters In Portfolio Gallery

  7. Filter Thumbnails By Portfolio Filters

    Filter Thumbnails By Portfolio Filters

  8. A. Adding Thumbnails  B. Shortcode

    A. Adding Thumbnails B. Shortcode

  9. Portfolio Filter Gallery Settings

    Portfolio Filter Gallery Settings

Changelog

1.7.5

  • Text domain error fixed.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.9

1.7.4

  • Text domain error fixed.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.8.3

1.7.2

  • Regular plugin check and update.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.8

1.7.1

  • Linking Fixed.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.7.2

1.7.0

  • Image stacking fixed.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.7

1.6.9

  • Filter selecet box error fix.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.7

1.6.8

  • Alphabatic image sorting issue fixed.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.6.2

1.6.7

  • Image border issue fixed.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.6.1

1.6.6

  • Lightbox error fixed.

1.6.5

  • Lightbox senetization fixed.

1.6.4

  • Filter alignment fixed.
  • Tested with WordPress version 6.5.5

1.6.3

  • Botstrap CSS fixed.

1.6.2

  • Tested with WordPress version 6.5.4

1.6.1

  • Bootstrap Extra menu css remove.