How to Create WordPress Image Gallery with Custom Unique Link to Each Image?

Key Takeaways

  • Utilizes the Media Listing block from Nexter Blocks to add custom links to each image in a WordPress gallery.
  • Requires installation and activation of Nexter Blocks to access the Media Listing block features.
  • Enables custom links by selecting Repeater in the Content tab and toggling on Box Link and Force Custom URL options.
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Looking to enhance your WordPress image gallery with custom links? Adding custom links to each image in your gallery can provide a seamless way to direct visitors to specific pages, products, or external resources.

With the Media Listing block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily add a custom link to each image of a WordPress photo gallery.

To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Media Listing block, click here.

Requirement  – This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

To do this, add the Media Listing block on the page, 

1. Select Images from the Type section.

2. Then select the appropriate listing style and layout from the Layout tab.

Make sure to select No from the Popup Layout dropdown. 

3. Go to the Content tab and choose Repeater from the Select Option section.

Ensure to add URLs in the Links field while adding content in each repeater item.

Note: The Links option is only available for Repeater.

Now to make the entire image clickable, 

4. Go to the Extra Options tab and turn on the Box Link toggle, 

5. Then turn on the Force Custom URL toggle to enable the custom link.

How to Create WordPress Image Gallery with Custom Unique Link to Each Image?

Note: Similarly, you can add custom links to videos of a video gallery by selecting Videos from the Type section.

Also, read How to Create WordPress Image Gallery with Category Filter.

About the Author

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CMO at POSIMYTH Innovations · Nexter · 7 years experience

He has spent years in the WordPress ecosystem building, breaking, and optimizing sites until they actually perform. He works at the intersection of speed, growth, and usability, helping creators ship websites that load fast and convert. An active WordPress community contributor sharing through tools, tutorials, and direct collaboration. Tested practice, not theory.

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