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WowGallery

The native, high-performance gallery extension you've been waiting for. Built exclusively for modern Joomla with CSS Grid, Masonry, and PhotoSwipe v5.

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WowGallery Backend Interface

See It In Action

A live CSS Masonry Grid powered by WowGallery. Hover over the images.

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Deep Dive: The Joomla-Way

We didn't hack Joomla. We embraced it.

Ultimate Control via Cascading Settings

Configure your galleries globally, refine them per album, and override them on the fly using shortcodes in your Joomla articles. Complete flexibility without touching code.

  • Global Options (Default behavior)
  • Album Settings (Inherit or Override)
  • Shortcode Overrides (Highest Priority)
Joomla Article Editor TinyMCE
Check out our latest event photos below:
{wowgallery id=42 layout="masonry" columns=4 watermark=0}
// Overrides the album's default grid layout and forces a 4-column masonry layout without watermarks.
Dashboard
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Albums
Sync Queue
Options
Album: Nature 2026
Background Sync Running... 65% (42/64 Images)
Processing: IMG_9921.jpg → WebP (s,m,l,xl) + Watermark

Automated Performance & SEO

Simply select an image folder. WowGallery scans it and automatically generates responsive WebP thumbnails (small, medium, large, xl) in the background. No manual resizing required.

  • Automatic WebP Conversion
  • Schema.org JSON-LD for Google Images
  • Zero Layout Shift (CLS) protection

The WebP Advantage

Watch your Lighthouse scores skyrocket with automated next-gen formats and native lazy-loading.

Standard Gallery
15.4 MB (Original JPEGs)
WowGallery Pro
0.8 MB (WebP Thumbnails)
100
Lighthouse Performance
0ms
Layout Shift (CLS)
-95%
Payload Reduction

PhotoSwipe v5 & Watermarking

We integrated the industry-leading PhotoSwipe v5 Lightbox for an uncompromised mobile experience, including swipe gestures, pinch-to-zoom, and native download buttons. Protect your work with automated transparent PNG watermarking.

  • PhotoSwipe v5 Lightbox
  • Automated PNG Watermarks
  • Video Support (YouTube, Vimeo, MP4)
Lightbox Controls State: Active
Pinch-to-Zoom: Enabled (Touch native)
Download Button: Visible (Bottom-Pill)
Social Share: X, Facebook, WhatsApp

Core Version Free

Everything you need to build stunning galleries. Free forever.

  • Unlimited Galleries & Images Create as many galleries as you need.
  • Automatic Thumbnails Responsive image resizing (s, m, l, xl) directly in Joomla.
  • PhotoSwipe v5 Lightbox Touch-optimized viewing experience.
  • CSS Grid & Masonry Layouts Pixel-perfect frontend design.
  • Shortcode & Module Support Embed anywhere with advanced parameter overrides.

Pro Version Premium

Advanced tools for modern web professionals & agencies.

  • Video Support (YouTube, Vimeo, MP4) Mix images and videos in the same gallery seamlessly.
  • Dynamic Tag Filtering Filter large galleries by custom tags without page reloads.
  • Automatic WebP Conversion Serve next-gen image formats automatically for better SEO.
  • Watermark Engine Automatically apply transparent PNG watermarks to your galleries.
  • Schema.org JSON-LD SEO Rich snippets for Google Images out of the box.
  • 1-Click Joomla Updater Seamless updates directly via the Joomla Updater.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your needs. All plans include 1 year of updates and support.

Personal

€39 / year
  • 1 Live Domain
  • All Pro Features
  • 1 Year Updates
  • Standard Support
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Pro

€69 / year
  • 3 Live Domains
  • All Pro Features
  • 1 Year Updates
  • Priority Support
Request Manual License

Business

€149 / year
  • 10 Live Domains
  • All Pro Features
  • 1 Year Updates
  • Priority Support
Request Manual License

Agency

€249 / year

For web agencies and freelancers building multiple sites.

  • Unlimited Domains
  • All Pro Features
  • 1 Year Updates
  • VIP Support
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Changelog

We are constantly improving WowGallery. Here are the latest updates.

v1.0.0

Stable 2026-06-16 
Initial Release. Stable production-ready version.
Core features:
- High-Performance Masonry Grid Rendering
- Zero-Dependency Lightbox Integration (PhotoSwipe v5)
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6 Native Compatibility
- SEO-Optimized Image Loading (WebP & Lazy-Load)
- Video Support & Tag Filtering (Pro)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WowGallery work with Joomla 4, 5, and 6?

Yes, WowGallery is built natively for all modern Joomla versions. It does not require any backward compatibility plugins.

What happens after 1 year?

Your extension will continue to work perfectly. However, to continue receiving updates and premium support, you will need to renew your license.

Is the Free Version really free?

Absolutely. The core version has no time limits and is perfect for simple websites. Pro features (like WebP, Watermarks, and Video) are strictly gated to the premium version.

Do you offer a refund?

Yes! We offer a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, simply contact support.

Can I use WowGallery on client websites?

Yes. The Pro, Business, and Agency plans allow you to install the extension on multiple domains, including your clients' websites.

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