WordPress Masonry Gallery

A WordPress masonry gallery uses available space efficiently by placing images in a staggered layout without forcing every thumbnail into the same crop.

Use optimal space for mixed image dimensions.

Avoid unnecessary cropping in a visual collection.

Customize the masonry gallery from the FooGallery workflow.

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Tall waterfall and bridge in green forest — Tall waterfall with bridge above
A tall, powerful waterfall cascades down a cliffside, framed by lush green vegetation, with a bridge crossing above.

Mountain lake reflecting snow-capped peaks under blue sky — Snow-capped mountains reflected in a calm alpine lake
A peaceful alpine lake with crystal-clear blue water reflecting snow-covered peaks, creating a perfect mirror image of the mountains and sky.

Green and golden rice terraces on hillside at sunset — Golden rice terraces in the hills
Sweeping hillside rice terraces glow in golden light, with layers of bright green vegetation cascading down the slopes.

Crescent moon and fiery orange sunset horizon — Fiery sunset with crescent moon
The horizon glows in orange and red as the sun sets, while a crescent moon rises above the silhouetted treetops.

Snowy mountain peaks with cloudy sky — Snow-covered mountain range under cloudy sky
A dramatic view of rugged, snow-covered mountain peaks rising sharply into the sky with soft blue-gray clouds overhead.

Countryside sunset with trees and fields — Golden sunset over a grassy countryside
The countryside glows in golden evening light, with green fields and a warm orange sky painting the horizon.

Starry sky with Milky Way over mountains — Star-filled night sky over mountains
A breathtaking night scene featuring the Milky Way arching above mountain silhouettes.

Sunlit meadow with forest and mountains — Sunlit meadow with trees and mountains
Golden sunlight streams across a meadow framed by tall trees, with distant mountains as a backdrop.

Pink and purple clouds in evening sky — Pink and purple evening sky with clouds
A glowing sunset sky filled with shades of pink, purple, and orange clouds.

Close-up of mossy tree trunk in forest — Mossy tree trunk in green forest
A detailed close-up of a moss-covered tree trunk set against a blurred green forest background.

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Who this is for?

For galleries with photos in mixed shapes and sizes.

Use masonry when images should keep their natural proportions while still forming a polished grid.

PhotographersShow portrait, landscape, and detail shots together without forcing every image into one crop.
PublishersAdd image-rich sections to articles, reviews, or tutorials that need to scan cleanly.
Portfolio sitesPresent varied project images in a layout that feels curated without manual row building.

Availability

FooGallery Free includes this feature.

This feature is available in FooGallery Free, and every paid plan includes it too.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about WordPress Masonry Gallery.

A WordPress masonry gallery uses available space efficiently by placing images in a staggered layout without forcing every thumbnail into the same crop. It uses optimal space for mixed image dimensions and is one of our more popular gallery layouts.

The Masonry layout is included in FooGallery Free. Download FooGallery Free to start using this feature, then compare PRO plans when you need advanced controls.

This layout is a good option if you have a variety of images in different sizes, and you don’t want these cropped or resized. It creates an interesting and eye-catching display that keeps images in the correct proportions.

Yes. Images in the masonry layout keep their dimensions, so they won’t be cropped to fit into the gallery.

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WordPress Masonry Gallery is available in FooGallery Free. Install the plugin when the demo matches your site, then upgrade when you need more advanced controls.

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WordPress Masonry Gallery

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Masonry gallery demo

For galleries with photos in mixed shapes and sizes.

FooGallery Free includes this feature.

Free

PRO Starter

PRO Expert

PRO Commerce

Ready for the next step?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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