=== Image Gallery Block – Showcase Photos in Stunning Responsive Grids === Contributors: bplugins, himur98, abuhayat, charlescormier, freemius Tags: gallery, image gallery, photo gallery, masonry gallery, lightbox Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 2.3.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 Requires at least: 6.5 Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com License: GPLv3 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Responsive image gallery block for Gutenberg – photo galleries with grid & Polaroid layouts, albums, lightbox popups, and Pro Masonry & 3D layouts. == Description == **Turn plain photo collections into beautiful responsive galleries your visitors can browse in a smooth lightbox – right inside the block editor, no code required.** [**Image Gallery Block**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-image-gallery/) | [**Pricing**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-image-gallery/pricing/) | [**Support**](https://bplugins.com/support/) | [**Live Demo**](https://bblockswp.com/demo/image-gallery-default/) ### Why Image Gallery Block? **Image Gallery Block** is a lightweight Gutenberg gallery plugin that lets you create responsive image galleries, photo galleries, Polaroid galleries, portfolio galleries, and lightbox galleries directly inside the WordPress block editor. Display images in elegant grids, stylish cards, or Polaroid-style layouts, organize photos into albums, and open every image in a clean lightbox popup. Everything adapts automatically to desktop, tablet, and mobile, and scripts only load on pages that actually use the block – so your galleries look great without slowing your site down. Titles, subtitles, dates, typography, gradients, shadows, and hover effects are all configurable from the block sidebar. Need more? Pro unlocks advanced layouts including Masonry, Dynamic Motion, 3D Parallax, Hexagonal grids, and interactive 3D Image Sliders – perfect for photography portfolios, product showcases, and visual storytelling pages. ### Free Features – Everything You Need to Get Started - **Responsive Image Gallery Block:** Clean grid layouts that automatically adapt to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens. - **Easy Gallery Creation:** Build photo galleries and photo albums directly inside the Gutenberg editor. - **Grid & Polaroid Layouts:** Choose from Classic Grid and Polaroid styles. - **Built-in Lightbox Popup:** Visitors open images in a clean popup for a better viewing experience. - **Flexible Grid Controls:** Adjust gallery columns (1–6) and spacing. - **Image & Content Management:** Add, remove, duplicate, and edit gallery images, titles, and subtitles. - **Typography Controls:** Responsive text sizing for titles and subtitles on every device. - **Custom Styling Controls:** Design gallery cards with gradients, shadows, and hover effects. - **Date Display Controls:** Show or hide image dates and format them with the built-in date picker. - **Optimized Script Loading:** Scripts load only when the block is used, keeping pages fast. - **Translation Ready:** Fully compatible with multilingual websites. ### Pro Version – Unlock Advanced Gallery Layouts [**Image Gallery Block Pro**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-image-gallery/pricing/) extends the plugin with advanced layouts, enhanced design controls, and interactive gallery experiences. **Pro features include:** - **Advanced Gallery Layouts:** Masonry, Dynamic Motion, 3D Parallax, and Hexagonal layouts. - **3D Image Slider Galleries:** Engaging 3D sliders with navigation controls. - **Drag-and-Drop Image Sorting:** Reorder gallery images with sortable controls. - **Custom Overlay Effects:** Stylish hover overlays with adjustable colors, margins, and padding. - **Card Design Customization:** Control card borders, radius, widths, and layout appearance. - **Button & Element Positioning:** Fine-tune button placement and alignment. - **Global Container Controls:** Advanced background, margin, and padding settings. - **Priority Support:** Faster assistance and updates. [**Try Image Gallery Block Pro**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-image-gallery/pricing/) – unlock all premium features now! ### How to Use Image Gallery Block – Quick Start 1. Open any page or post in the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). 2. Click the **+ (Add Block)** button and search for **"Image Gallery"**. 3. Insert the block, then upload or select images from the Media Library. 4. Add titles and subtitles, set columns, styling, and enable the lightbox popup from the block settings panel. 5. Preview your gallery on different devices, then hit **Publish**. **Note:** If you select a Pro layout (such as Masonry or 3D Parallax) in the free version, a placeholder block appears with a [Get Premium](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-image-gallery/pricing/) button – you can remove it if you choose not to upgrade. [**Live Demo**](https://bblockswp.com/demo/image-gallery-default/) | [**Get Image Gallery Block PRO**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-image-gallery/pricing/) ### Use Cases - **Photography Portfolios:** Present your best shots in grids, Masonry, or Polaroid styles. - **WooCommerce Product Galleries:** Build product showcases and visual collections on shop sites. - **Travel Photo Galleries:** Share trip albums with dates, titles, and lightbox viewing. - **Blog Image Galleries:** Enrich articles with responsive photo collections. - **Portfolio Showcases:** Highlight creative work with hover effects and 3D layouts. - **Visual Storytelling Pages:** Combine images, titles, and subtitles to tell a story. Did you like this plugin? Do you have a feature request? [Please share your feedback with us](mailto:support@bplugins.com 'Send feedback'). ### Check Out The Parent Plugin of This Plugin- [**B Blocks**](https://bblockswp.com) – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg. ### Check Out Our Other WordPress Plugins- [**Html5 Video Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player/) – Display videos as single and playlist in multiple skins. [**PDF Poster**](https://bplugins.com/products/pdf-poster/) – Display/Embed PDF files with different styles. [**Html5 Audio Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/) – Listen audios with awesome visuals. [**StreamCast**](https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/) – Customizable radio player with different skins. [**3D Viewer**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-viewer/) – Embed 3D models and 3D products with interaction. [**Advanced Post Block**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/) – Show posts and custom posts in different layouts. == Installation == **From your WordPress dashboard (recommended):** 1. Go to **Plugins → Add New**. 2. Search for **"Image Gallery Block"**. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. 4. Open any page or post in the block editor and add the **Image Gallery** block. **Manual installation:** 1. Download the plugin ZIP file. 2. Go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**, upload `3d-image-gallery.zip`, and click **Install Now**. 3. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is Image Gallery Block free? = Yes. The free version includes responsive image galleries with grid and Polaroid layouts plus a built-in lightbox popup. A Pro version is available with advanced layouts and design controls. = Can I create a photo gallery with Gutenberg? = Yes. Image Gallery Block lets you create responsive photo galleries directly in the WordPress Gutenberg editor without any additional page builder. = Can I create an image gallery in WordPress without Elementor? = Yes. Image Gallery Block works directly inside the WordPress Gutenberg editor and does not require Elementor or any page builder. = Can I create a masonry image gallery in WordPress? = Yes. The Pro version includes advanced Masonry image gallery layouts with responsive column controls. = Does this plugin include a lightbox image gallery? = Yes. The free version includes a built-in lightbox popup that lets visitors view images in an enlarged overlay. = Can I create a responsive photo gallery? = Yes. All gallery layouts automatically adapt to desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. = Does Image Gallery Block work with WooCommerce? = Yes. You can use Image Gallery Block to create product galleries, product showcases, and visual collections on WooCommerce-powered websites. = Will the gallery slow down my website? = No. The plugin uses optimized script loading – its scripts only load on pages where the block is actually used, helping maintain site performance. = Can I add titles, subtitles, and dates to gallery images? = Yes. You can add and edit titles and subtitles for each image, customize their typography responsively, and show or hide image dates formatted with the built-in date picker. = Is Image Gallery Block translation ready? = Yes. The plugin is translation ready and fully compatible with multilingual websites. = How do I get support? = Free users can get help through the WordPress.org support forum. Pro users receive priority email support from our team. = Where do I report security vulnerabilities? = Please report security vulnerabilities found in the source code of the Image Gallery Block plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fc6a4-e1c2-43ce-be03-f518a3f38622). The Patchstack team will assist with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin. == Screenshots == 1. Image Gallery Block Settings 2. Responsive Image Gallery 3. Polaroid Photo Gallery 4. Masonry Image Gallery 5. Dynamic Motion Gallery 6. 3D Parallax Gallery 7. 3D Image Slider Gallery 8. Hexagonal Gallery Layout 9. Responsive Gallery Slider == Source Code == The non-minified source code for this plugin is available on our public repository: [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/bPlugins/3d-image-gallery-free) == Build Process == This plugin uses a build process to generate the production assets (JS/CSS) located in the `build/` directory. The human-readable source code is available in the `src/` directory. To build the plugin from source: 1. Clone the repository: https://github.com/bPlugins/3d-image-gallery-free 2. Install dependencies: `npm install` 3. Run the build command: `npm run build` Build Tools Used: Webpack, Babel, PostCSS, Gulp. == Third-Party Libraries == This plugin uses the following third-party libraries: = bpl-tools = * Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools * License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html * Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls. * External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests--why-they-are-made As the external service functionality is handled by bpl-tools as a third-party library, the following services are utilized: = bPlugins API = * Service URL: https://api.bplugins.com * Purpose: The plugin's admin dashboard fetches product comparison data and pricing information to display relevant upgrade options and feature details. * Data Sent: Only the plugin slug is transmitted; no personal or site data is collected. * Terms of Service: https://bplugins.com/terms-of-service/ * Privacy Policy: https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy/ = WordPress.org Plugins API = * Service URL: https://api.wordpress.org/plugins/info/1.2/ * Purpose: The admin dashboard queries the official WordPress.org Plugins API to retrieve and display a curated list of other plugins by the same author ("Our Plugins" section). * Data Sent: Plugin slugs and author name; no personal or site data is collected. * Terms of Service: https://wordpress.org/about/tos/ * Privacy Policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/ = Freemius API = * Service URL: https://api.freemius.com * Purpose: Handles license activation, premium feature verification, update checks, and opt-in telemetry for both free and pro versions. * Data Sent: Site URL, admin email, license keys, and version numbers. * Terms of Service: https://freemius.com/terms/ * Privacy Policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/ == Changelog == = 2.3.0 - 30 Jun 26 = * Added: New Admin Dashboard UI with improved layout and user experience. = 2.2.11 - 16 Mar 26 = * Added: Default Dashboard Color Scheme. = 2.2.9 - 15 Mar 26 = * Fixed: Premium Overlay Issue. = 2.2.8 - 05 Feb 26 = * Fixed: Product landing page link not working. = 2.2.7 - 26 Feb 26 = * Fixed: Freemius Lite SDK Security Vulnerability. = 2.2.6 - 23 Feb 26 = * Added: New Dashboard. = 2.1.5 - 14 Jan 26 = * Added: New Screenshots. * Fixed: Frontend View Issue. = 2.1.4 - 13 Jan 26 = * Added: New Features. * Fixed: Theme Change Tooltip Issue. = 2.0.2 - 18 Nov 25 = * Added: Inline Script = 2.0.2 - 04 Nov 25 = * SDK updated = 2.0.1 - 21 Aug 25 = * Plugin activation fatal error fixed = 2.0.0 - 14 Aug 25 = * Added Seven New Styles = 1.0.7 - 11 Jun 24 = * Fix the image height issue on Firefox = 1.0.6 = * Fix Issue = 1.0.5 = * Add translate feature = 1.0.4 = * Fix Render Issue = 1.0.3 = * Fix the issue. = 1.0.2 = * Performance improvements. = 1.0.1 = * Fix Typography = 1.0.0 = * Initial Release.