Description
The Galleries addon expands the Kadence Blocks builder by adding advanced image gallery blocks with configurable grid layouts in Masonry, Carousel, Slider and Tiles directly in the Gutenberg editor. The extension enables interactive lightbox, custom captions, lazy loading and granular control of spacing, colors and typography, transforming the publishing flow for visual portfolios and albums within WordPress.
Key Features
- Multiple gallery layouts
Provides configurable Masonry, Carousel, Tiles and traditional grid modes per block. - Integrated lightbox
Opens images in a modal overlay with arrow navigation and touch support on mobile. - Native lazy loading
Loads images on demand as the user scrolls the page, reducing initial response time. - Spacing and border control
Adjusts the gap between items, border radius and the proportion of each image directly in the side panel. - Custom captions
Lets you write per-image descriptions with typography inherited from the Kadence theme. - Breakpoint-based responsiveness
Sets a different number of columns for desktop, tablet and mobile within the same block.
Galleries Benefits
- Professional visual presentation
Elevates portfolios, stores and blogs with modern galleries without manually editing CSS. - Direct editing in Gutenberg
Eliminates third-party plugins and keeps the layout within the native builder. - Lighter loading
Lazy loading and media optimization preserve performance even in large galleries. - Visual consistency with the theme
Inherits the Kadence Theme palette and typography, keeping the site’s identity cohesive.
Who Is It For?
- Photographers and studios that need to publish visual portfolios with interactive lightbox.
- Creative agencies and designers who organize projects by visual categories.
- Shops, restaurants and hotels that display products, dishes or spaces in themed galleries.
- Content creators and bloggers who illustrate posts with navigable albums.
Built for those who already use the Kadence ecosystem, the Galleries module focuses image presentation into a cohesive set of native Gutenberg blocks, eliminating the need for external gallery plugins. The combination of varied layouts, lightbox and responsive controls supports everything from sophisticated portfolios to visual product and corporate space catalogs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kadence Galleries GPL-licensed?
Yes. Kadence Galleries is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Kadence Galleries on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Kadence Galleries on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Kadence Galleries cost at Ultrapack?
Kadence Galleries costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Kadence Galleries include updates?
Yes. The current version of Kadence Galleries is 1.3.3, published at Ultrapack on Jan 21, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Kadence Galleries scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Kadence Galleries goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin Kadence Galleries?
Requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.7.1.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
kadence-galleries.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
kadence-galleries.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.7.1.
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