Description
At a glance
Looking for Meow Gallery v5.5.5? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 10K+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 202 reviews · updated September 17, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.0+ & PHP 8.1+.
Meow Gallery is the lightweight, polished gallery solution for WordPress. Built from scratch for simplicity, appearance, and speed. Features a Gallery Block, shortcode support, or works as an override for the standard WordPress gallery. It’s responsive, retina-friendly, with modern layouts, and tightly optimized.
Stop fighting bloated gallery plugins that turn your WordPress into a slower experience! 😘
Meow Gallery focuses on what actually matters: Beautiful Layouts and Performance. Check out our official site and see the layouts in action to get started.
Core Features
🎨 Beautiful Layouts
Choose from Tiles, Masonry, Justified (like Flickr), Square (like Instagram), Cascade, and Horizontal. Pro version adds Carousel and Map layouts.
🚀 Performance First
Built from scratch with modern code. No legacy bloat, no unnecessary features. Just clean, fast galleries.
🔌 WordPress Native
Works naturally with WordPress and Gutenberg without hacking it. Use the Gallery Block, shortcode, or override the standard WordPress gallery. Switch back anytime—no lock-in.
📱 Responsive & Retina
All layouts are fully responsive and retina-ready for crisp images on any device.
Compatibility
Since Meow Gallery works with WordPress naturally, it’s compatible with most plugins and themes:
- Lightbox: Use any lightbox you prefer. We recommend Meow Lightbox for the best experience.
- Lightroom: Fully compatible with Photo Engine for media organization and Lightroom sync.
- External Links: Use Gallery Custom Links to add custom URLs to your images.
- Audio: Add audio to images with Audio Story Images.
SEO-friendly with automatic sitemap integration (works with Yoast SEO and others).
Pro Features
- Infinite/Lazy Loading: Faster page loading and smoother experience
- Carousel Layout: Dynamic slider/carousel that can also work as a hero
- Map Layout: GPS-based photo display for travel galleries
- Animations: Bring your galleries to life with smooth animations
You can find more information on Meow Apps: Meow Gallery.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Meow Gallery?
Meow Gallery 5.5.5 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.9/5 rating from 202 user reviews.
Does Meow Gallery cost anything?
No. Meow Gallery 5.5.5 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Meow Gallery 5.5.5?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Meow Gallery?
Meow Gallery 5.5.5 requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Meow Gallery last updated?
Version 5.5.5 was last updated on September 17, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Meow Gallery download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 5.5.5
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 5.5.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 17, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (202 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 or higher |
| Author | Jordy Meow |
| Tags | block, gallery, image, lightroom, masonry |
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