Simple Gallery with Filter

by Come2theweb

Description

Create a simple gallery with filter option by using this plugin. Very simple create isotope filter gallery you can use for gallery, portfolio, team, services by category.

Version 2.3 – Updates & Fixes:
* Fix Duplicate Image appear on load more issue.
* Added pagination feature for galleries, including Load More options.
* Pagination works with existing gallery setups without any reconfiguration.
* Improved compatibility with masonry layouts when loading more items.
* General performance optimizations.

With the latest version (v2.2), you can now choose Load More display your gallery items in a more user-friendly way. This feature is fully backward-compatible, so you can update safely and enable pagination immediately.

Watch our tutorial video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsbPadxeCGY

You will get shortcode to use this anywhere, as well as widget support. Very lightweight, FREE TO USE, and the simplest way to add galleries with filter and pagination options.

Features

Gallery with thumbnail
Filter option
Pagination (Load More and numeric pagination)
Easily set columns
Fully compatible with all devices
Masonry style
Multiple gallery options
Gallery with or without filter option
Shortcodes available
Use as widget too
Free to use

Shortcode for gallery with filter
Shortcode – [c2tw_sgwf]
Shortcode with specified width – [c2tw_sgwf width=’WIDTH_IN_PX‘]
Shortcode with 2 columns – [c2tw_sgwf cols=’2’]

Shortcode for gallery without filter
Shortcode – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID“]
Shortcode with specified width – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” width=’WIDTH_IN_PX‘]
Shortcode with 2 columns – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” cols=’2′]
Shortcode with masonry – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” cols=’2′ style=”masonry”]

Shortcode for Gallery Pagination
Shortcode – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” nop=”10″]
Shortcode with custom button name – [c2twsg id=”GALLERY_ID” nop=”10″ loadmore_label=”Load More”]

Installation

Upload the simple-gallery-with-filter folder to your wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Add the widget to your preferred location through the ‘Appearance’ menu.
Or add the shortcode [c2tw_sgwf] to your post or page.

Screenshots

WordPress backend plugin view
Simple gallery with filter frontend view
WordPress filter category
Filter active menu view
Simple gallery with filter widget

Faq

How to use with shortcode ?

Easily use [c2tw_sgwf]

You can also customize button text and width size with:

[c2tw_sgwf col=’COLUMN_NUMBER‘ width=’WIDTH_IN_PX‘]

How to create a gallery without filter ?

Use this shortcode:
[c2twsg id=’GALLERY_ID‘]

Can I create a gallery with masonry style ?

YES

Is it free or paid ?

It’s FREE

Is it compatible with all devices ?

YES

Will pagination work with my existing galleries?

Yes. The pagination feature is fully compatible with existing galleries. You don’t need to recreate them—just update your shortcode with the pagination option you prefer.

Can I use pagination and filters together?

Yes, pagination works seamlessly with the category filters. When you filter by a category, pagination will load only the filtered items.

Does pagination support masonry layout?

Yes, When loading additional images, the masonry grid will automatically refresh and align them properly.

What happens if I don’t set the pagination attribute?

If you don’t specify any pagination option, the gallery will show all items by default or the default number you set in your shortcode (nop attribute).

Can I customize the Load More button text?

Yes, you can customize the button label by using the loadmore_label attribute in your shortcode.
Example: [c2twsg id=”YOUR_GALLERY_ID” nop=”15″ loadmore_label=”Show More Images”]

Can I contact you for any support or customization ?

YES, you can reach us at come2theweb@gmail.com or info@come2theweb.com

Reviews

Great Support

By chezsmek on July 10, 2025

I had a problem with the plugin, I contacted support and received a very quick response. Simple and efficient communication. Thank you.

This is the best Gallery filter I've used and its FREE!

By caroline010 on September 23, 2024

I'm loving this gallery, it has so many options and is very easy to use. i tried many others before settling on this one and I'm very happy with my choice!

Also the team has a quick support and answer you back with any enquiries you may have in no time. Thank you very much!

Caroline.

Simple plugin and Easy to use

By bomballa7 on October 2, 2020

Well it was nice to use this plugin save my lots of time. its very simple and easy to use. thank you

Changelog

2.3

Fix load more duplicate image appear issue
Improved Masonry compatibility when loading more items.
Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

2.2

Added pagination and Load More options.
Improved Masonry compatibility when loading more items.
Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

2.1

Improved code structure for better readability and maintainability.
Added proper sanitization for user inputs and outputs to enhance security.
Optimized gallery query and removed redundant code for better performance.
Fixed a bug where filters were not properly displaying all gallery items.
Enhanced compatibility with masonry layout settings.
General cleanup and improved widget settings validation.

2.0

Introduced masonry-style layout and individual gallery options.