This week in past

Self-Hosted

Time-based self-hosted photo gallery to revisit past memories

Overview

This Week in Past is a self-hosted photo gallery focused on nostalgic memory curation. It automatically organizes images using EXIF date data to highlight photos taken on the same week in previous years. Features include responsive mobile access, album creation, date/tag search, and support for local storage or S3-compatible buckets. Deployment is simplified via Docker containers, requiring minimal configuration. It prioritizes privacy by keeping photos on your server, avoiding third-party cloud dependencies—ideal for users wanting a lightweight, subscription-free way to relive memories.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  this_week_in_past:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: this-week-in-past
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Time-based memory highlighting (same week in past years)
EXIF data auto-sorting
Dockerized deployment for easy setup
Local/S3-compatible storage support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is This week in past hard to install?

No—its Dockerized setup makes installation straightforward. Even users with basic server experience can pull the image, configure storage paths, and run the container in minutes.

? Is it a good alternative to Google Photos?

Yes, if you prioritize privacy over AI-powered features. It keeps photos on your server but lacks Google’s face recognition or automatic editing tools.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—it’s open-source under the MIT license, so there are no costs for using or self-hosting it.

Top Alternatives

Google Photos Compare

Apple Photos Search Google

Amazon Photos Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Photo Galleries

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Automatic date organization
⊕ Lightweight and fast

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for setup
⊖ Lacks advanced AI features (e.g., face recognition)
⊖ Limited photo editing tools