=== Grid Gallery - for Photo Gallery, Image Gallery & Portfolio ===
Contributors: aWordPresslife, razipathhan, hanif0991, muhammadshahid, fkfaisalkhan007, sharikkhan007, zishlife, FARAZFRANK
Donate link: https://paypal.me/awplife
Tags: gallery, image gallery, photo gallery, responsive gallery, portfolio
Requires at least: 3.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.5.5
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create a beautiful Photo Gallery, Image Gallery, or Portfolio on your website. Use simple shortcodes to show your images.

== Description ==

Do you want to show your images in a clean grid? This plugin helps you create a stunning Photo Gallery, Image Gallery, or design Portfolio. 

Showcase your photographs, design projects, and business assets with high-performance grids. Traditional galleries use pop-ups that hurt user experience. Grid Gallery expands clicked images inside the page layout itself. This keeps your visitors focused, engaged, and reading your content longer.

It works great for:
* Photographers who want to show their best shots in a beautiful Photo Gallery.
* Artists displaying their creative designs in a professional Portfolio.
* Business owners showing their latest products in a clean Image Gallery.
* Bloggers sharing their favorite travel stories.

**View Pro Demo:** **[Grid Gallery Premium](https://awplife.com/demo/grid-gallery-premium/)**
**More About Pro:** **[Grid Gallery Premium Features](https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/grid-gallery-wordpress-plugin/)**
**Where To Buy:** **[Buy Grid Gallery Premium](https://awplife.com/account/signup/grid-gallery-premium)**

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= Why Choose Grid Gallery? =

* **Seamless Inline Previews:** Users browse full-sized images directly within the grid structure without launching separate windows.
* **SEO-Optimized Image Loading:** Built to load assets quickly, which boosts search engine rankings and keeps users happy.
* **Touch-Enabled Mobile Sliders:** Mobile visitors swipe through your gallery easily with fluid, finger-friendly touch navigation gestures.
* **Clean HTML5 Architecture:** Coded strictly with semantic standards to match any premium or custom WordPress theme effortlessly.

= Build Your Photo Gallery, Image Gallery, or Portfolio =

* Organize your photos into unlimited customized collections for different pages.
* Upload multiple images simultaneously using the built-in WordPress media library interface.
* Copy and paste simple shortcodes to display grids on pages, posts, or widgets.
* Customize grid columns, animation speeds, hover styles, and thumbnail borders.

= Free Features =

* Fluid responsive design that adapts perfectly to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.
* Three unique hover styles including shadow outset and float animations.
* Show or hide custom image titles inside the grid overlays.
* Customizable animation transition speeds from 100ms to 2000ms.
* Clean custom CSS input box to safely override default plugin styles.

= Pro Features =

Get even more options with our premium version:

* Six beautiful column layout configurations for any page width.
* Twenty creative hover effects including slide, zoom, and background color overlays.
* Twenty-five advanced easing animations for smooth, professional image expansion.
* Direct external linking to connect gallery images to specific URLs or landing pages.
* Infinite scroll and "Load More" pagination to manage high-volume image libraries.
* Complete color and typography customization for titles, descriptions, and buttons.

**More Pro Demo Examples**

* [Customize Border Settings](https://awplife.com/demo/grid-gallery-premium/customize-border-settings/)
* [Image Hover Effects](https://awplife.com/demo/grid-gallery-premium/image-hover-effects/)
* [Gallery Spacing Settings](http://awplife.com/demo/grid-gallery-premium/spacing-settings/)
* [Title And Description On Thumbnails](https://awplife.com/demo/grid-gallery-premium/title-and-description-on-thumbnails/)
* [Multiple Column Layout](https://awplife.com/demo/grid-gallery-premium/column-layout/)

== Installation ==

1. Go to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Search for "New Grid Gallery" in the plugins screen.
3. Install and activate the plugin.
4. Go to the new "Grid Gallery" menu.
5. Click "Add New" and upload your photos.
6. Copy the shortcode and paste it on any page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I create a new Photo Gallery, Image Gallery, or Portfolio? =

Navigate to the "Grid Gallery" menu in your WordPress dashboard and click "Add New." Upload your images using the uploader, choose your desired columns and animation speeds in the settings panel below, and click Publish. Copy the generated shortcode and paste it directly into your post, page, or page builder text element.

= Can I use this for a design Portfolio? =

Yes. The grid structure and clean hover animations make it an excellent choice for a professional portfolio. You can showcase illustrations, web design screenshots, or photography portfolios in elegant grids that highlight your work beautifully.

= Does this Image Gallery work on mobile phones? =

Absolutely. The plugin is designed with a fully responsive fluid grid. It uses CSS3 hardware acceleration to ensure smooth transitions and supports natural swipe gestures for a perfect mobile viewing experience.

= Can I add titles to my photos? =

Yes. You can add unique titles and descriptions to each uploaded image. You have full control to display or hide titles on the thumbnail grid or show them during the active preview expansion.

= Does it work with page builders? =

Yes, it is fully compatible with major page builders like Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and the standard Gutenberg block editor. Simply paste the gallery shortcode into any text or HTML block.

= Can I link photos to other pages? =

This feature is available in the Pro version. You can add custom links to any photo in your image gallery to direct users to specific landing pages.

= Where do I get support? =

You can ask questions on our support forum. We are happy to help you.

== Screenshots ==

1. Colorful grid gallery display
2. Opened image preview
3. Gallery with multiple images
4. Single image preview mode
5. Grid styling with custom border
6. Gallery without titles
7. Hover effect on mouse over
8. Navigation controls

== Changelog ==

= 1.5.5 =
* 2026-6-05
* Added "Our Plugins" and "Our Themes" pages to admin dashboard submenus.
* Enqueued shared CSS asset dynamically specifically on these submenu pages.
* Hardened administrative transient refresh action with secure WordPress nonces.
* Upgraded documentation page and settings panel with beautiful, modern responsive styles.

= 1.5.4 =
* Tested with WordPress 6.9

= 1.5.3 =
* Tested with WordPress 6.8.3

= 1.5.2 =
* Fixed text domain errors.
* Tested with WordPress 6.8.2

= 1.5.1 =
* Bug fixes
* Tested with WordPress 6.8.1

= 1.5.0 =
* Bug fixes
* Tested with WordPress 6.7.2

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.5.5 =
Added support for "Our Plugins" and "Our Themes" submenu pages with secure cache refresh and modern responsive designs. Update recommended for all users.

= 1.5.4 =
Tested and compatible with WordPress 6.9. Update recommended for all users.