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jQuery Masonry Image Gallery
Adds a Masonry layout to all built-in WordPress Galleries.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.8★ from 31
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- May 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- WP 4.7.35
- Downloads
- 73,352
Our analysis
AI-assistedjQuery Masonry Image Gallery is a WordPress plugin that modifies the layout of image galleries created with the [gallery] shortcode to a Masonry style. This layout is particularly effective for galleries that do not use 1:1 ratio thumbnails. The plugin also offers optional features like Lazy Load for larger galleries and hover captions.
The plugin includes CSS that may override existing gallery layouts, but you can disable some or all of this CSS through the options page under Settings. Additionally, it provides a CSS file for animations, allowing the gallery to fade in once all images are loaded, although this effect is not supported in older versions of Internet Explorer.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for photographers or website owners looking to enhance their image galleries with a Masonry layout.
What it does well
- ✓Transforms standard galleries into a Masonry layout
- ✓Includes optional Lazy Load feature
- ✓Supports hover captions for images
- ✓Allows customization of CSS settings
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in November 2017
- •Tested only up to WordPress version 4.7.35
- •May overwrite existing gallery layouts by default
Verdict
jQuery Masonry Image Gallery provides a straightforward way to improve gallery presentation, but its outdated status may limit compatibility with newer WordPress versions.
From the developer
phoenixMagoo's own description of jQuery Masonry Image Gallery, lightly tidied.
Adds a Masonry layout to all galleries that are using the WordPress [gallery] shortcode. Looks best on galleries that are not using 1:1 ratio thumbnails.
Now includes optional Lazy Load for larger galleries and hover captions!
Please note: By default this plugin includes CSS that will overwrite the existing gallery layout. However, you can turn off some or all of the jMIG layout CSS on the options page under Settings.
This plugin also includes 1 CSS file that is for animation purposes only (Chrome, Firefox, Safari and IE 10+). The entire gallery will fade in using a CSS3 animation once all the images have loaded. IE 8 and IE 9 will work, but will not fade in.
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purpose
Photo Galleries
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