Plugin info

Total downloads: 2,807
Active installs: 100
Total reviews: 3
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 11/3/2025 (58 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/30/2020 (5 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 58 days ago • 3 reviews

61/100

Is Simple Gallery with Filter abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 58 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f

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Description

Create a simple gallery with filter option by using this plugin. Very simple create isotope filter gallery you can use for gallery, portfolio, team, services by category.

Version 2.3 – Updates & Fixes:
* Fix Duplicate Image appear on load more issue.
* Added pagination feature for galleries, including Load More options.
* Pagination works with existing gallery setups without any reconfiguration.
* Improved compatibility with masonry layouts when loading more items.
* General performance optimizations.

With the latest version (v2.2), you can now choose Load More display your gallery items in a more user-friendly way. This feature is fully backward-compatible, so you can update safely and enable pagination immediately.

Watch our tutorial video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsbPadxeCGY

You will get shortcode to use this anywhere, as well as widget support. Very lightweight, FREE TO USE, and the simplest way to add galleries with filter and pagination options.

Features

  • Gallery with thumbnail
  • Filter option
  • Pagination (Load More and numeric pagination)
  • Easily set columns
  • Fully compatible with all devices
  • Masonry style
  • Multiple gallery options
  • Gallery with or without filter option
  • Shortcodes available
  • Use as widget too
  • Free to use

Shortcode for gallery with filter
Shortcode – [c2tw_sgwf]
Shortcode with specified width – [c2tw_sgwf width=’WIDTH_IN_PX‘]
Shortcode with 2 columns – [c2tw_sgwf cols=’2’]

Shortcode for gallery without filter
Shortcode – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID“]
Shortcode with specified width – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” width=’WIDTH_IN_PX‘]
Shortcode with 2 columns – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” cols=’2′]
Shortcode with masonry – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” cols=’2′ style=”masonry”]

Shortcode for Gallery Pagination
Shortcode – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” nop=”10″]
Shortcode with custom button name – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” nop=”10″ loadmore_label=”Load More”]

Installation

  1. Upload the simple-gallery-with-filter folder to your wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Add the widget to your preferred location through the ‘Appearance’ menu.
  4. Or add the shortcode [c2tw_sgwf] to your post or page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to use with shortcode ?

Easily use [c2tw_sgwf]

You can also customize button text and width size with:

[c2tw_sgwf col=’COLUMN_NUMBER‘ width=’WIDTH_IN_PX‘]

How to create a gallery without filter ?

Use this shortcode:
[c2twsg id=’GALLERY_ID‘]

Can I create a gallery with masonry style ?

YES

Is it free or paid ?

It’s FREE

Is it compatible with all devices ?

YES

Will pagination work with my existing galleries?

Yes. The pagination feature is fully compatible with existing galleries. You don’t need to recreate them—just update your shortcode with the pagination option you prefer.

Can I use pagination and filters together?

Yes, pagination works seamlessly with the category filters. When you filter by a category, pagination will load only the filtered items.

Does pagination support masonry layout?

Yes, When loading additional images, the masonry grid will automatically refresh and align them properly.

What happens if I don’t set the pagination attribute?

If you don’t specify any pagination option, the gallery will show all items by default or the default number you set in your shortcode (nop attribute).

Can I customize the Load More button text?

Yes, you can customize the button label by using the loadmore_label attribute in your shortcode.
Example: [c2twsg id=”YOUR_GALLERY_ID” nop=”15″ loadmore_label=”Show More Images”]

Can I contact you for any support or customization ?

YES, you can reach us at [email protected] or [email protected]

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Screenshots

  1. WordPress backend plugin view

    WordPress backend plugin view

  2. Simple gallery with filter frontend view

    Simple gallery with filter frontend view

  3. WordPress filter category

    WordPress filter category

  4. Filter active menu view

    Filter active menu view

  5. Simple gallery with filter widget

    Simple gallery with filter widget

Changelog

2.3

  • Fix load more duplicate image appear issue
  • Improved Masonry compatibility when loading more items.
  • Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

2.2

  • Added pagination and Load More options.
  • Improved Masonry compatibility when loading more items.
  • Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

2.1

  • Improved code structure for better readability and maintainability.
  • Added proper sanitization for user inputs and outputs to enhance security.
  • Optimized gallery query and removed redundant code for better performance.
  • Fixed a bug where filters were not properly displaying all gallery items.
  • Enhanced compatibility with masonry layout settings.
  • General cleanup and improved widget settings validation.

2.0

  • Introduced masonry-style layout and individual gallery options.