FirmCatalyst

Simple and super lightweight Lightbox for WordPress with gallery navigation support.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Zero render-blocking tags are added on the page</li>
<li>Only 0.5 kB is loaded if no linked images found</li>
<li>Gallery support</li>
<li>Caching, minifying & combining friendly</li>
<li>jQuery independent (in case it’s async)</li>
<li>Responsive</li>
<li>Keyboard navigation</li>
<li>Swipe navigation</li>
</ul>
<h4>Demo</h4>
<a href="https://firmcatalyst.com/lightest-lightbox/" rel="nofollow ugc">firmcatalyst.com/lightest-lightbox</a>
<h4>Usage</h4>
Starts working just by the plugin activation. Opens linked images in a popup Lightbox by click. Adds arrow navigation, if an image is a part of a gallery or other links sequence.
<h3>Development</h3>
You can modify the code for your needs, or suggest improvemens on <a href="https://github.com/VVolkov833/fcp-lightbox" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>. It is pretty transparent and well-commented.

FCP Lightest Lightbox

ShutterPress

<h3>WordPress Gallery Plugin</h3>
ShutterPress Gallery is a flexible, WordPress gallery plugin designed for photgraphers or artisits who need to share and deliver images online. Build stunning, responsive galleries with reusable Gallery Templates and fine-grained styling options that let you control colors, icons, and hover effects — all from an easy-to-use admin panel.
With built-in support for Gutenberg and Elementor, you can display each gallery on its own dedicated page, or embed it anywhere on your site using Gutenberg blocks, Elementor widgets, or shortcodes. Each gallery can be customized with templates, layout settings, and feature toggles, including optional favorites, downloads, and lightbox.
Key Features: 
* Create unlimited photo galleries. 
* Save time with reusable Gallery Templates. 
* Choose from Grid, Masonry, or Justified layouts. 
* Customize colors, icons, and hover effects with styling options. 
* Enable Infinite Scroll for seamless browsing. 
* Let users mark favorite images. 
* Optional image download support. 
* Display galleries via shortcode, Gutenberg block, or Elementor widget. 
* Mobile-friendly and fully responsive. 
* Lightweight and fast.
Perfect for: 
* Wedding & event photographers. 
* Studio galleries. 
* Client delivery and proofing. 
* Portfolio presentations.
Demos 
<a href="https://shutterpress.io/demo-galleries/grid-gallery-infinite-scroll/" rel="nofollow ugc">Grid Gallery</a> 
<a href="https://shutterpress.io/demo-galleries/masonry-gallery-infinite-scroll/" rel="nofollow ugc">Masonry Gallery</a> 
<a href="https://shutterpress.io/demo-galleries/justified-gallery-infinite-scroll/" rel="nofollow ugc">Justified Gallery</a>
<h3>ShutterPress Gallery Pro</h3>
Take your galleries to the next level with <a href="https://shutterpress.io" rel="nofollow ugc">ShutterPress Gallery Pro</a>, a powerful extension of the ShutterPress Gallery plugin. Designed for professional photographers and advanced users, the Pro version unlocks a suite of features that enhance security, customisation, and client workflows. Whether you’re showcasing work for clients or managing large-scale projects, ShutterPress Pro offers tools to streamline your process and deliver a premium experience.
Pro Features:
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce Integration: Sell your photos or prints directly from your gallery using WooCommerce integration.</li>
<li>Watermarking: Automatically add customisable text or image watermarks to your photos to protect your intellectual property.</li>
<li>Password Protection: Secure galleries with passwords, ensuring only authorised clients or viewers can access them.</li>
<li>User Access Controls: Restrict access to galleries based on user roles or individual user permissions.</li>
<li>Download Management: Enable clients to download the full gallery as a ZIP file.</li>
<li>PDF Licensing: Include a downloadable PDF license agreement in gallery ZIP files for professional projects.</li>
<li>Client Interaction Stats: Gain insights into gallery views, downloads, and client preferences with advanced statistics.</li>
<li>Email Notifications: Notify clients automatically when their gallery is ready to view.</li>
<li>Email Clients from Gallery: Quickly send emails to clients using reusable email templates linked to each gallery.</li>
</ul>
Why Upgrade to Pro? 
ShutterPress Gallery Pro provides the tools you need to protect, manage, and monetize your galleries with ease. It’s the perfect solution for photographers looking to offer a seamless, professional experience to their clients while maintaining full control over their images.
Upgrade now and start leveraging these powerful features to enhance your workflow and client satisfaction.
Visit <a href="https://shutterpress.io" rel="nofollow ugc">shutterpress.io</a> for more information.
Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiast, ShutterPress Gallery is the perfect tool for transforming your WordPress site into a visual gallery that showcases your unique creative vision.
Liking images and filtering in action
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tti4Y0HCZXc?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>Manage your galleries through the ShutterPress menu option. Create a new gallery, upload your photos, and customize the layout.</li>
<li>View the gallery on your site at it’s own URL, your-website.com/gallery/your-gallery-name.</li>
<li>Shortcode: Use the shortcode <code>[shutterpress_gallery id="your-gallery-id"]</code> to display a gallery on any page or post.</li>
<li>Gutenberg Block: Alternatively, use the ShutterPress Gallery block in the Gutenberg editor to add a gallery directly to your post or page.</li>
<li>Elementor Widget: If you’re using Elementor, you can add a gallery widget to any page or post.</li>
</ol>
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You can modify and redistribute it under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
This plugin includes a modified version of LightGallery, copyright © Sachin N. (https://www.lightgalleryjs.com/), distributed under the GNU General Public License v3. 
 • The original LightGallery source is available from the official project repository. 
 • This plugin may include modifications to LightGallery for integration with ShutterPress Gallery. These modifications are ©Rock Solid Communictions Ltd, 2025, and are likewise released under GPLv3.
Both the original and modified versions are free software. You may redistribute them and/or modify them under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

ShutterPress Gallery – Masonry, justified and grid galleries, lightbox and infinite scroll

WordPress gallery plugin for photographers. Create fast, responsive image galleries with Masonry, Justified, Grid, Lightbox, and Infinite Scroll.

FCP Lightest Lightbox vs ShutterPress Gallery – Masonry, justified and grid galleries, lightbox and infinite scroll