=== Photo Gallery - Responsive Image Galleries by Supsystic ===
Contributors: supsystic.com
Donate link: https://supsystic.com/plugins/gallery
Tags: gallery,image-gallery,photo gallery, album-gallery,gallery-plugin
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.17.0
License: GNU General Public License v2.0 or later

Photo Gallery helps you create clean, responsive image galleries and album galleries without wrestling with complex settings, layouts, or custom CSS.
It’s designed for site owners, content teams, and agencies who need a reliable gallery plugin that looks good on all devices, without hitting feature limits too early.
Actively maintained and supported by the Supsystic team.

== Photo Gallery – Responsive Image Galleries by Supsystic ==
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ky3s2RXtLk?rel=0]


== Key Features ==

= Gallery & Album Creation =

* Create image galleries and album galleries in minutes
* Add images individually or in bulk
* Reuse galleries across multiple pages
* Edit galleries at any time — layouts, images, and settings are never locked in

= Layout & Display =

* Grid, masonry, and slider-style gallery layouts
* Adjustable spacing, sizing, and alignment
* Optional lightbox with navigation and captions (Pro)

Photo Gallery includes a wide range of gallery layouts and display options.
You can see examples of the available gallery types on our website:
[Gallery Examples](https://supsystic.com/gallery-examples/)

= Performance =

* Designed to avoid unnecessary overhead
* Responsive by default on desktop and mobile
* Built to work cleanly with modern WordPress themes

= Compatibility =

* Works with most WordPress themes
* Gutenberg block and shortcode support
* No theme lock-in

== Pro Features (Optional) ==

* Advanced gallery and album layouts
* Extended lightbox display and styling options
* Built-in watermark generator
* Image import from Tumblr, Flickr, Google Drive, and FTP
* Built-in visual image editor
* TinyPNG image compression integration
* KeyCDN integration
* Priority support and Pro updates

== Screenshots ==

1. Display clean, responsive photo galleries that look great on any device.
2. Flexible gallery layouts that adapt to different image shapes and sizes.
3. Create and manage galleries from a simple, easy-to-use interface.
4. Adjust layout, spacing, and alignment without touching code.
5. Galleries are responsive by default and adapt to mobile screens automatically.
6. Advanced gallery display options shown (Pro version).
7. Extended styling and caption options available in the Pro version.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this work with my theme or page builder? =
Yes. Photo Gallery is designed to work with most modern WordPress themes and page builders.

= Is this beginner-friendly? =
Yes. You can create and manage image galleries and album galleries without writing code or touching theme files.

= Will this slow down my site? =
The plugin is built with performance in mind and is designed to avoid unnecessary overhead for typical WordPress gallery use cases.

= Can I edit galleries after creating them? =
Yes. You can update images, layouts, and settings at any time.

= Prefer a quick walkthrough? =
This short video shows how to create and customise your first gallery:
[YouTube Video Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsFLxfsckpU&list=PLFKe6zZMj6uCwWyxaweGw3-7PJrlhqaAm&index=13)

= Is the lightbox included in the free version? =
The free version focuses on core gallery and album creation.
Lightbox display and advanced styling options are available in the Pro version.

= What’s the difference between free and Pro? =
The free version includes core gallery and album features needed for most sites.
Pro adds advanced layouts, lightbox controls, and extended styling options for more complex use cases.

= Who is this plugin not for? =
This plugin is designed for typical WordPress gallery use cases.
If you need enterprise-scale media management or highly specialised digital asset systems, a dedicated platform may be more appropriate.

= Where can I get help? =
You can find documentation and ask questions using the links above this FAQ section.

= How can I report security bugs? =

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.]( https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb455-a563-42ff-bd88-ba7e56ed6014 )

== Documentation & Support ==

Need help?

* [Getting Started Guide](https://supsystic.com/documentation/gallery-getting-started/)
* [Full Documentation Hub](https://supsystic.com/docs/gallery/)
* [Video Tutorial](https://supsystic.com/documentation/gallery-video-tutorial/)
* [Support & Contact](https://supsystic.com/contact-us/)

== Changelog ==

= 2026 =

= 1.17.0 — July 27, 2026 =

* Added further security hardening across gallery, image, and import handling.
* Added compatibility improvements for the latest PHP versions.
* General stability and performance improvements.

= 1.16.3 — July 13, 2026 =

* Improved security for the Mixpanel cURL consumer.
* Migrated Mixpanel requests to the WordPress HTTP API with a PHP cURL fallback.
* Improved security for KeyCDN password storage.
* Preserved compatibility with existing KeyCDN and TinyPNG settings.

= 1.16.2 — May 31, 2026 =

* Added support for WordPress 7.0.

= 1.16.1 — May 4, 2026 =

* Fixed horizontal scrolling issues on mobile devices.

= 1.15.33 — January 19, 2026 =

* Added compatibility improvements for WordPress 6.9 and PHP 8.4.
* Fixed a cache-related issue.
* Added security hardening and general stability improvements.

= 2025 =

* Added compatibility and maintenance improvements.
* Fixed issues related to mbstring and Twig Core.
* Fixed activation server and text domain notice issues.
* Fixed a count() TypeError.
* Updated the plugin overview and applied multiple minor fixes.
* Versions released: 1.15.26–1.15.32.

= 2024 =

* Improved gallery captions, links, ALT text, descriptions, hover effects, borders, and social buttons.
* Fixed the Load More button and gallery selection inside widgets.
* Fixed crop dimensions and several responsive display issues.
* Added trial license support and automatic trial-to-Pro license conversion.
* Added XSS security hardening.
* Versions released: 1.15.16–1.15.25.

= 2023 =

* Added support for WordPress 6.2 and WordPress 6.3.
* Added the Love Link feature.
* Fixed deprecated methods and applied general compatibility improvements.
* Versions released: 1.15.13–1.15.15.

= 2022 =

* Added support for WordPress 6.0 and WordPress 6.1.
* Added support for PHP 8.1.
* Improved the plugin overview interface.
* Fixed LazyLoad, controller, link-saving, and WordPress.org review issues.
* Updated minimum supported Gallery Pro version requirements.
* Versions released: 1.15.5–1.15.12.

= 2021 =

* Added support for WordPress 5.7 and PHP 8.
* Fixed Mosaic Gallery, Facebook API, and Instagram API integrations.
* Fixed video noopener, Show More, category duplication, and OVH compatibility issues.
* Versions released: 1.15.1–1.15.4.

= 2020 =

* Added support for WordPress 5.4, WordPress 5.5, and PHP 7.4.
* Improved compatibility with older PHP versions.
* Updated the plugin gateway server.
* Introduced a shared Twig library for Supsystic plugins.
* Fixed Twig, social sharing, social icons, mobile captions, Mosaic Gallery, and OceanWP compatibility issues.
* Versions released: 1.14.6–1.14.10.

= 2019 =

* Improved responsive layouts for Fixed, Vertical, Horizontal, Fixed Columns, and Mosaic gallery types.
* Fixed mobile lightbox behavior, fullscreen controls, and lightbox theme selection.
* Fixed Mosaic alignment, watermarked thumbnails, responsive CSS, horizontal scrolling, and Polaroid mobile display issues.
* Applied multiple minor stability and compatibility fixes.
* Versions released: 1.14.0–1.14.5.
