A Gallery in WordPress is similar to a gallery on your mobile phones. In the Galleries, all the media files are stored such as Images, Videos, illustrations, photographs and other media files. You can upload any number of images and use them whenever and wherever in your posts.

WordPress comes with an in-built feature of “Create Gallery” which allows you to add a simple image to pages or posts on your site. The Gallery is shown in the form of rows and columns. You can also add more layouts and customization using gallery specific themes and plugins.

Image gallery offers a great way of sharing pictures on your site. Besides, if you want to share more than one picture on your site then a ‘gallery’ is a great option. While there are several plugins that you can use to create a gallery on your WordPress site. It is always better to use the in-built gallery functionality of the site.

There are also numerous WordPress plugins for Creating Gallery in WordPress:

  • Envira Gallery – It is one of the most popular WordPress gallery plugins as it is a complete package. From the drag and drop gallery builder feature to social media integration, this plugin has it all.
  • NextGEN Gallery– Another household name, this plugin is a complete package with advanced gallery features. It has in-house features and functionalities for all, with premium and free plans.
  • FooGallery- FooGallery again has some amazing set of features all designed to help you easily integrate gallery features in your WordPress site. With 6 gallery layouts and hover effects, it is surely a great plugin to use.

Check out various features of these plugins and use them as per your preferences. However, for basic gallery features, you can use the in-built gallery functionality. Moreover, you can also enhance a bit using the jetpack modules. And, in case you need more advanced features and functionalities, then there are plenty of WordPress gallery plugins available out there.