--- title: "Thumbnail Effects: A FooGallery PRO Feature" id: "173322" type: "post" slug: "thumbnail-effects-foogallery-pro" published_at: "2019-03-15T01:53:12+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-20T10:34:11+00:00" url: "https://fooplugins.com/thumbnail-effects-foogallery-pro/" markdown_url: "https://fooplugins.com/thumbnail-effects-foogallery-pro.md" excerpt: "We’ve added a feature to FooGallery PRO: Thumbnail Effects. These are similar to Instagram filters you know and love, and this means you can now alter the look of your FooGallery thumbnails easily, without needing to edit the images. It..." taxonomy_category: - "Company Announcements" - "WordPress Gallery" taxonomy_post_tag: - "foogallery" - "FooGallery Pro" - "instagram" - "thumbnail effects" --- [Company Announcements](https://fooplugins.com/category/company-announcements/) , [WordPress Gallery](https://fooplugins.com/category/wordpress-gallery/) # Thumbnail Effects: A FooGallery PRO Feature Author**[Tam Vincent](https://fooplugins.com/about-us/tam-vincent/)** Reviewed By**Brad Vincent** Created**March 15, 2019** Last Updated**June 20, 2026** ![Thumbnail effects: the new FooGallery PRO feature](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20200'%3E%3C/svg%3E)We’ve added a feature to [FooGallery PRO](https://foo.gallery) : Thumbnail Effects. These are similar to Instagram filters you know and love, and this means you can now alter the look of your [FooGallery](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery) thumbnails easily, without needing to edit the images. It also adds a bit more pizzaz to your galleries. ## Everyone Loves Instagram Filters Every Instagram user loves using the filters. The filters mean you can quickly change your images, without needing to be a Photoshop pro. We wanted to give you something similar. Plus, with [over a billion users a month](https://blog.hootsuite.com/instagram-statistics/) , Instagram is clearly a crowd favorite. It is also a platform with which a lot of younger users identify. [Hootsuite says that over 70% of Instagram users are under 35 years old](https://blog.hootsuite.com/instagram-statistics/) . But why is this significant? How does it affect you? Because a good percentage of online users and shoppers fall into this age group. Younger users, generally those between 20 and 35 years old, are [using the internet more](https://www.statista.com/statistics/266587/percentage-of-internet-users-by-age-groups-in-the-us/) . They shop more than older users for [personal products](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/E-commerce_statistics_for_individuals) or [fashion](https://www.statista.com/statistics/711215/us-online-fashion-order-frequency-age-group/) , for example. And because of this, you want them to identify with your brand. With [FooGallery PRO](https://foo.gallery) ‘s new Thumbnail Effects, you can grab the attention of a younger audience and make your galleries really stand out. If you’re looking for a competitive edge, then this could just be your solution. ## The New Thumbnail Effect From gritty vintage photos, to color-popping galleries, the new Thumbnail Effects really let you play to your strengths, in much the same way that Instagram does. There are 12 filters to choose from, or you can select ‘None’ if you don’t want a filter for a particular gallery. The filters are applied to the thumbnails only, so if your users click on an image, they will still see the original. In the below gallery, we used the [Grid PRO](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery/wordpress-grid-gallery/) template with the Toaster filter. [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/daniil-silantev-318853.jpg](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/daniil-silantev-318853.jpg) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/felix-wegerer-1123188-unsplash.jpg](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/felix-wegerer-1123188-unsplash.jpg) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jeffrey-workman-19042.jpg](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jeffrey-workman-19042.jpg) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luca-zanon-26595.jpg](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luca-zanon-26595.jpg) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Photo-by-Johannes-Plenio-on-Unsplash.jpg](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Photo-by-Johannes-Plenio-on-Unsplash.jpg) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/samule-sun-1101824-unsplash.jpg](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/samule-sun-1101824-unsplash.jpg) Here’s a quick look at some of the other filters (using a Justified Gallery) or you can see more demos [he](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/thumbnail-effects/) [r](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/thumbnail-effects/) [e](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/thumbnail-effects/) . As you can see, this feature allows for more versatility and customization, meaning you can take your galleries to the next level. [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Xtreme.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Xtreme.png) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1977.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1977.png) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Brannan.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Brannan.png) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Clarendon.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Clarendon.png) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Earlybird.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Earlybird.png) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Lo-Fi.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Lo-Fi.png) [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/X-Pro-2.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/X-Pro-2.png) ## How To Add Thumbnail Effects This feature comes with [FooGallery PRO](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery) . To find it in your settings, simply choose the gallery template you want to use. Then navigate to the Appearance tab in your gallery settings. Scroll down to the end of the appearance settings and you’ll find the Thumbnail effects. *Note: make sure you set your view to [Gallery Preview](https://fooplugins.com/getting-started-foogallery/) so you can see what each filter looks like as you select it.* [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-11-at-15.53.03.png](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-11-at-15.53.03.png) Adding Thumbnail Effects Simple! The Thumbnail Effectss are an easy and effective way to make your galleries stand out and get the attention they deserve. If you don’t have FooGallery PRO, you can [upgrade now](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery) or try the [7-Day Free Trial](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-responsive-photo-gallery/) . About the Author [https://fooplugins.com/about-us/tam-vincent/](https://fooplugins.com/about-us/tam-vincent/) [Tam Vincent](https://fooplugins.com/about-us/tam-vincent/) Tam spends her time developing content for FooPlugins, helping customers and keeping the website in top-notch condition. [/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/) FooGallery ### The Best WordPress Gallery Plugin FooGallery is an easy-to-use WordPress gallery plugin with stunning gallery layouts and a focus on speed and SEO. [Buy Plugin](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/)