A gallery is a way to display multiple images together in an organized grid or layout, rather than stacking them one after another down the page.
WordPress includes a built-in Gallery block for this, letting you upload several images at once and arrange them into rows and columns automatically.
When to Use a Gallery
Galleries work well for photo-heavy content — a portfolio, an event recap, product photos, or a “before and after” showcase. They give visitors an easy way to browse several images without scrolling through a long, single-column list.
Tips for a Good Gallery
- Compress images before uploading so the page loads quickly.
- Add descriptive alt text to each image for accessibility and SEO.
- Keep image dimensions reasonably consistent for a cleaner grid layout.
For larger collections, some plugins offer more advanced gallery layouts, like masonry grids or lightbox pop-ups that let visitors click through images without leaving the page.