Adding an Image Gallery to WordPress
In this tutorial, Zero2Webmaster Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger provides a step-by-step walkthrough on Adding An Image Gallery To WordPress.
Video by Zero2Webmaster Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger, recorded November 29th, 2025. If you found this tutorial helpful, subscribe to the Zero2Webmaster YouTube Channel for more WordPress and website optimization tips! 🚀
ABOUT THE VIDEO
This guide shows you how to quickly add an image gallery to a WordPress post using pre-made templates from the design library.
Prerequisites
- Images already uploaded to your WordPress media library
- Access to the design library templates
Steps
1. Access the Design Library
- Position your cursor where you want the gallery to appear in your post
- Press Return to create a new line
- Click on the Design Library
- Navigate to the Image Galleries section
2. Select a Template
Choose from available gallery templates:
- Gallery without heading
- Gallery with heading
Select the template that fits your needs.
3. Add Your Images
- Click on the placeholder images in the template
- Delete the template images
- Click Add to Gallery
- Your media library will open
- Select multiple images by clicking the first image, then shift-clicking the last image you want
- Click to add all selected images to the gallery
4. Customize Your Gallery
Reorder Images: Drag and drop images into your preferred sequence
Display Options:
- Tile layout
- Masonry grid
- 2×2 grid
- Set number of rows
Click Behavior:
- Pop-open slideshow
- Link to different pages
- Other custom actions
Styling:
- Set to full width if desired
- Change background colors
- Adjust other visual settings
5. Save and Preview
- Click Update Gallery
- Save your post
- Refresh the page to see your live gallery
Your image gallery is now live and interactive on your WordPress site.
