Built for Flexibility and control
Modular Gallery Block
The Modular Gallery Block is part of FolioBlocks — a premium WordPress plugin offering next-level control over gallery layout and composition. Built for creatives who want to break free from rigid grids, it allows you to craft multi-row, mixed-width layouts that feel editorial, handcrafted, and uniquely your own.
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Block Features
Explore the key features that make the Modular Gallery Block a powerful option for custom, editorial-style gallery layouts. From multi-row compositions to responsive spacing, image actions, hover overlays, and lightbox viewing, it is built for galleries that need more creative control.
Custom Multi-Row Layouts
Build expressive gallery compositions by combining rows with different image arrangements.
Flexible Visual Storytelling
Create layouts that feel more editorial, curated, and art-directed than a standard grid.
Responsive Modular Design
Keep complex layouts usable across desktop, tablet, and mobile with responsive gallery behavior.
Responsive Gap Controls
Adjust spacing across screen sizes so each modular layout keeps the right visual rhythm.
Drag and Drop Ordering
Rearrange images directly in the editor to fine-tune the sequence and balance of each composition.
Multiple Hover Styles
Use blur, fade, gradient, chip, and color overlays to match the tone of each project.
Hover Overlay Content
Display titles, captions, EXIF data, or product information directly on image hover.
Built-In Lightbox
Let visitors open images in a focused lightbox with optional fullscreen viewing and rich metadata.
Image Actions and Linking
Link images to downloads, media files, custom URLs, pages, posts, or WooCommerce products.
Per-Image Overrides
Override gallery-level click and hover behavior for individual images when a specific image needs special treatment.
Professional Styling Controls
Customize borders, radius, click icons, overlay styles, and shadows for a finished gallery look.
Page/Post Settings
Control gallery behavior at the page level with options for lazy loading, right-click protection, and password-protected client galleries.
For a complete breakdown of what is included in each version, visit the Free vs Pro comparison page to see the full FolioBlocks feature list.
Screenshots
See how the Modular Gallery Block is configured directly inside the WordPress editor. These screenshots highlight the settings for layout structure, responsive spacing, image behavior, hover overlays, lightbox content, and styling options.
Guides & Tutorials
Learn how to get the most out of this block with our step-by-step tutorials and video guides. Whether you’re just getting started or exploring advanced features, we’ve got you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Use the Modular Gallery when you want a more designed, magazine-like layout instead of a standard grid. It is especially useful for hero-style gallery sections, curated portfolios, featured work, landing pages, and pages where the gallery itself should feel like part of the design.
Modular Gallery uses more expressive layout patterns. Instead of every image following the same size or row behavior, it creates a composed arrangement that can feel more editorial, premium, or custom-designed.
It is best for curated image sets where the layout matters. If you have a very large gallery or want every image treated equally, Grid, Masonry, or Justified Gallery may be a better fit.
Yes. Modular Gallery supports responsive spacing controls, so you can fine-tune the gaps between images for different screen sizes.
Yes. Images can open in the FolioBlocks Lightbox, allowing visitors to view the images larger after being drawn in by the modular layout.
Get FolioBlocks Pro
Unlock advanced features and get the full potential of this block with FolioBlocks Pro.
Explore More FolioBlocks
Ready to expand your creative toolkit? FolioBlocks includes a range of powerful gallery blocks, each designed to showcase your work in a unique way. Discover the right layout for your projects:
Background Video Block
Immersive responsive video backgrounds that anchor your content with motion. Perfect for hero sections that aim to engage visitors immediately.
Before & After Block
Let viewers interactively compare two images with a responsive slider. Perfect for showcasing retouching, transformations, or visual progress with clarity.
Carousel Gallery Block
Showcase your work in a sleek, horizontally scrolling gallery that draws viewers in one image at a time. Ideal for highlighting standout shots or curated image sequences with impact.
Filmstrip Gallery Block
Showcase images in a focused filmstrip layout with large primary visuals and intuitive navigation. Ideal for portfolios and visual storytelling.
Grid Gallery Block
Create clean, evenly spaced grids that maintain the original aspect ratios of your images. Perfect for portfolios with a strong focus on consistency and structure.
Image Block
Present single images with clean spacing, sharp rendering, and fully controlled styling. Perfect for highlighting key visuals with clarity and impact.
Justified Gallery Block
Create clean, edge-to-edge rows of images that automatically adjust to fit their container, maintaining a balanced, polished layout. Ideal for photographers who want to showcase their work in a professional, cohesive way.
Loupe Block
Give visitors a closer look with a smooth, responsive loupe effect. Ideal for portfolios and product images where highlighting textures, fine details, and craftsmanship is a must.
Masonry Gallery Block
For creative layouts that stack images of various sizes into a stunning, waterfall-like design. Perfect for portfolios with mixed aspect ratios or images that tell a story.
Modular Gallery Block
Mix and match rows of images with full control over spacing and aspect ratios. Build complex, multi-row layouts without compromise, perfect for creative portfolios that break the grid.
Video Block
Showcase videos with a polished, distraction-free presentation that adapts seamlessly to your layout. Ideal for portfolios where motion content needs to feel refined and professionally framed.
Video Gallery Block
Create beautiful, filterable video grids with customizable thumbnails, hover effects, and Lightbox support. Showcase your motion work with style and impact.
What Our Customers Are Saying
FolioBlocks is trusted by photographers, designers, and creative professionals around the world to showcase their work beautifully and effectively. Here’s what a few of our users have to say:
Fantastic
“Setup was quick, and block-based workflow feels natural – drop in a gallery, choose from grid or masonry styles, tweak spacing and captions. Hard to design something that doesn’t look great.”
– Will MacDonald, Developer
Verified Customer
Easy to use with good number of features
“Setup was quick, and block-based workflow feels natural – drop in a gallery, choose from grid or masonry styles, tweak spacing and captions. Hard to design something that doesn’t look great.”
– Donna
Verified Customer
A Wonderful, Full-featured Image/Video Gallery Plugin
“I tested this plugin in beta and was impressed both by how well–and intuitively–it worked “out of the box” and by how responsive its developer was when I had questions. Highly recommend.”
– Josh
Verified Customer
Great plugin and really easy to use.
“Great plugin and really easy to use. The free version is really full featured but the pro version takes it to the next level. Highly recommended.”
– Cyril
Verified Customer
Works great
“Had an opportunity to test this plugin during the beta testing period and it’s really slick. It feels native to WordPress and is incredibly full featured.”
– Johan, Web Developer
Verified Customer
Just what I was looking for!
“The Video gallery block is just want I was looking for to use my website. Straightforward and easy to use.”
– Dave Marshal, Production Designer
Verified Customer
Build Better Galleries With FolioBlocks
Join photographers, designers, and creative professionals using FolioBlocks to create faster, more flexible image and video galleries directly inside the Block Editor.