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title: "How to Create a Masonry Image Gallery in WordPress?"
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# How to Create a Masonry Image Gallery in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Creates a masonry image gallery in WordPress using the Media Listing block from Nexter Blocks.
- Selects Masonry from the Layout section to arrange images in a cascading grid.
- Manages the number of columns in the gallery through the Columns Manage tab for responsive design.

If you want to create a dynamic image gallery in WordPress, a masonry layout is a strong choice. With a masonry image gallery, your photos are arranged in a cascading grid where each item fills the available vertical space, creating a modern and varied look.

With the Media Listing block from [Nexter Blocks](https://qa.nexterwp.com/), you can create a masonry photo gallery in WordPress directly in the block editor.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Media Listing block, [click here](https://qa.nexterwp.com/docs/create-wordpress-image-gallery-with-category-filter/).*

**Requirement** – This block is part of Nexter Blocks. Make sure it is installed and activated.

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://qa.nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/listing/wordpress-image-gallery/)

**Best Used For:**

- Photography portfolios or creative agency sites where images are different heights and a masonry grid creates visual rhythm- WooCommerce product galleries where you want to display multiple product images without forcing a uniform grid- Blog or featured image sections where a cascading layout fills the page without leaving empty gaps

To do this, add the Media Listing block to the page:

1. Select **Images** from the **Type** section.

2. Then select the appropriate listing style and select **Masonry** from the **Layout** section under the **Layout** tab.

![Media Listing block masonry layout setting in Nexter Blocks](https://qa.nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/media-listing-image-masonry-new.png)

> *Note: Similarly, you can create a video gallery grid by selecting ****Videos**** from the ****Type**** section.*

You can also select the image popup type from the **Popup Layout** dropdown. Use this when you want visitors to view full-size images in a lightbox without leaving the page.

To add hover zoom or overlay effects to your gallery images, see [How to Add Advanced Effects to an Image in WordPress?](https://qa.nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-effects-to-an-image-in-wordpress/) for additional image styling options in Nexter Blocks.

3. In the **Content** tab, select the appropriate content source and add images to the gallery.

Now your gallery will display in a masonry layout. Manage the number of columns from the **Columns Manage** tab to control how images are distributed across different screen sizes.

![Masonry image gallery created with Nexter Blocks in WordPress](https://qa.nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/masonry-demo-1024x708.png)

Also, read [How to Create WordPress Image Gallery in Metro Layout?](https://qa.nexterwp.com/docs/create-wordpress-image-gallery-in-metro-layout/)