Video Gallery – YouTube Gallery, Playlist & Video Grid

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

With only 2,000 active installs it is a niche player, though its popularity score is boosted by a strong ratio of users engaging with the product relative to its install base.

Update Freshness

25/25

A fresh update on June 27, 2026, combined with tested compatibility against WordPress 7.0, signals an actively maintained codebase.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 from 128 reviewers is exceptional and suggests users who try it tend to be highly satisfied.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened means either very few issues arise or users are not seeking help through the official channel, which is ambiguous but not a red flag at this scale.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with WordPress 7.0 and requiring 5.8 or higher, it shows strong forward and backward compatibility within the modern WordPress range.

Scores higher than 55% of indexed plugins

About

Responsive YouTube gallery, playlist, and video grid builder. Curate YouTube videos into beautiful grids, blocks, or playlists, no coding required.

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-13 5:13pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.8+

Tested Up To 7.1

Security History

8 known vulnerabilities, all patched

3 High 5 Medium

Most recent: August 15, 2026

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Video Gallery <= 4.0.4 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Attachment 'post_title' via emd_mb_meta Shortcode Medium

August 15, 2026 Patched in ["4.0.5"] CVE-2026-15790

Video Gallery <= 4.0.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Function Call via 'path' Parameter High

June 30, 2026 Patched in ["4.0.4"] CVE-2026-12923

Video Gallery – YouTube Gallery & Responsive Video Playlist <= 3.5.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

April 15, 2026 Patched in ["3.5.2"] CVE-2025-15636

Multiple Plugins by eMarket Design <= Various Versions - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

September 23, 2025 Patched in ["3.5.1"] CVE-2025-58915

YouTube Showcase <= 3.5.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection High

August 25, 2025 Patched in ["3.5.2"] CVE-2025-54731

Multiple Plugins by emarket-design <= Multiple Versions - Unauthenticated Limited Remote Code Execution High

August 5, 2025 Patched in ["3.5.3"] CVE-2025-8420

YouTube Video Gallery by YouTube Showcase – Video Gallery Plugin for WordPress <= 3.3.6 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Post/Page Creation Medium

May 20, 2024 Patched in ["3.4.0"] CVE-2024-3268

Video Gallery & Management <= 3.3.5 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

August 16, 2023 Patched in ["3.3.6"] CVE-2023-40558

What It Does

Video Gallery lets you build YouTube galleries and playlists visually inside the WordPress block editor, producing responsive video grids without shortcodes or custom code. You arrange videos from channels, playlists, or individual URLs into layouts directly in the editor. It is aimed at users who want a purely native block-based workflow for embedding YouTube content.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small to mid-sized WordPress sites that need a simple, code-free way to showcase YouTube content, such as course creators, churches, fitness instructors, and event promoters listed in its target use cases. It works best for owners comfortable with the block editor who do not need live streaming, analytics, or advanced feed customization. If your video strategy is entirely YouTube-based and you want minimal setup, this is a reasonable fit.

Who Should Skip It

If you need live stream embedding, lazy loading facades, social feed imports, or detailed analytics, you should skip this plugin in favour of a more featured alternative like Embed Plus or Feeds for YouTube. Sites expecting 10,000+ visitors per page or relying on heavy video SEO customization will also outgrow it quickly.

The Bottom Line

Video Gallery scores 76.98 out of 100 with standout user satisfaction (98/100) and maintenance signals, but its tiny install base (2,000) means limited community proof compared to alternatives with 40,000 to 100,000 installs. It is a clean, simple choice for small YouTube-only sites, though power users will want to evaluate Feeds for YouTube or Embed Plus first. Worth a look, but validate against your feature checklist before committing.

Pick this if you want a much larger user base (100,000 installs), social-wall features, and broader community vetting.

Presto Player 84/100

Choose Presto Player when you need self-hosted video, private video, analytics, and deeper playback controls beyond YouTube.

Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery 84/100

Pick Modula if you want equally polished grid layouts but also need to mix photos and videos from multiple sources.

Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestream and Lazy Loading with Facades 84/100

Choose Embed Plus when live streams, lazy loading facades for performance, and richer channel-feed options matter to you.

SimpLy Gallery 83/100

Pick SimpLy Gallery if you want a similar block-editor experience but also need Instagram and TikTok feeds alongside YouTube.