How to Add Compact Gallery in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Install Unlimited Elements Blocks Library

• Go to the Unlimited Elements plugin page on WordPress.org.

• Click Download, then in your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the ZIP file.

• Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Open the Blocks Library

• From your WordPress dashboard, go to Unlimited Elements → Blocks Library.

• This is where all available blocks are listed and managed.

Search for the Compact Gallery Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “Compact Gallery”.

• The Compact Gallery block will appear in the results list.

Install the Compact Gallery Block

• Hover over the Compact Gallery block and click Install.

• This adds the block to your available options in the editor.

Add Compact Gallery to a WordPress Page

• Open any page or post using the WordPress block editor.

• Click the (+) Add Block button, search for “Compact Gallery”, and insert it into the page.

Customize the Compact Gallery Block

Once added, select the Compact Gallery block and use the settings panel on the right. Upload your Images and set the optional Captions or Titles. Define the Display Type and the Initial Visible Count. Enable the optional Lightbox effect. Customize the Styling for the Container Background and Border, Thumbnail Border Radius and Spacing, Caption Typography, and Hover Effects to create a functional, visually appealing, and space-efficient image display that fits your site’s design.