Johannes Kinast

This WordPress Plugin adds a simple & lightweight Lightbox to the standard WordPress Gallery & Image Block. It detects if a post contains a Gallery or Image Block and then loads & initialize <a href="https://github.com/feimosi/baguetteBox.js" rel="nofollow ugc">baguetteBox.js</a>, a pure JavaScript Lightbox script without any dependencies and a modern minimal look.
There is no lock in effect. It does not add a new Block Editor/Gutenberg Block and relies solo on the standard WordPress Gallery and Image Block. You can deactivate this plugin at any time and your Gallery and Image Blocks will work as they’ve done before. Just without the lightbox.
Just one important thing to remember: You always have to select Link → Link to image file or Link images to media file (see screenshots below) for all of your Image & Gallery Blocks to work properly. If you choose None or Link to attachment page it will not work. But that’s fine if you don’t want the Lightbox for a specific Image or Gallery.
Take a look at the <a href="https://youtu.be/qfLOH22cUNM" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video from Jakson</a> where he reviews this plugin:
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qfLOH22cUNM?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>Features</h3>
Here are the features of baguetteBox.js:
<ul>
<li>Written in pure JavaScript</li>
<li>No dependencies (e.g. jQuery)</li>
<li>Image captions support</li>
<li>Responsive</li>
<li>Supports swipe gestures</li>
<li>Around 13 KB, 7 KB gzipped</li>
</ul>
<h3>Works with</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gallery Block (Default Block)</li>
<li>Image Block (Default Block)</li>
<li>Media and Text Block (Default Block)</li>
<li>Gallery (Default Classic Editor Gallery)</li>
<li>CoBlocks Gallery Collage / Masonry / Offset / Stacked</li>
<li>Meow Gallery (+ Gallery Block)</li>
</ul>
Don’t forget to select Link to → Media File for all of your Galleries & Images to work properly.
Notice: At the moment, just Blocks inside a post are supported. Not Blocks in a Widget. You can make it work but have to enqueue the necessary style & script yourself. See FAQ –> How to enqueue the necessary assets (script & style) for blocks outside of posts or for block types that are not supported by default?

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block

Lightbox for Blocks


This is one of this plugins that improves WordPress with zero effort and a easy minimalistic approach that should be in the core.



Congratulations!


Brilliant and simple solution


My favourite lightweight lightbox viewer closed recently and I needed something to replace it.



This plugin is super lightweight, and has exactly the same admin interface, i.e. nothing to do, just install it and watch the magic happen on existing images and galleries. What's not to like.


A worthy successor to WP Featherlight

Adds a simple & lightweight Lightbox to the standard WordPress Gallery & Image Block. No lock in and no dependencies.

Jordy Meow

Thomas

Meow Lightbox is the photographer’s choice for WordPress. Built from scratch for speed and elegance, it showcases your images beautifully while displaying EXIF data, GPS maps, and metadata—all in a clean, responsive interface.
Stop settling for bloated lightboxes that slow down your site! 😘
Meow Lightbox focuses on what photographers actually need: Beautiful Presentation and Technical Details. Choose between our custom engine or PhotoSwipe, both optimized for performance. Check out <a href="https://meowapps.com/meow-lightbox/" rel="nofollow ugc">our official site</a> to see it in action.
<h3>Core Features</h3>
📸 Responsive Design 
Looks stunning on mobile, tablets, and desktop. Images adapt to screen size for optimal viewing on any device.
🎨 Dual Lightbox Engines 
Switch between our custom Default Engine or PhotoSwipe. Both are optimized for speed and elegance, with full EXIF support.
📊 EXIF Data Display 
Show camera settings, lens info, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and capture date—perfect for photography portfolios.
🗺️ GPS & Maps 
Display shooting location with Google Maps or Leaflet integration when GPS data is available in your images.
<h3>📸 Photography Features</h3>
Your photos deserve to shine. Meow Lightbox displays them beautifully with all the technical details photographers love.
Image Information:
<ul>
<li>Camera and Lens</li>
<li>Shutter Speed & Aperture</li>
<li>ISO and Focal Length</li>
<li>Capture Date & Time</li>
<li>Keywords and Metadata</li>
<li>GPS Coordinates</li>
</ul>
Display Options:
<ul>
<li>Responsive layout for all devices</li>
<li>Fullscreen mode</li>
<li>Zoom and pan on images</li>
<li>Keyboard navigation</li>
<li>Touch gestures on mobile</li>
</ul>
Gallery Support:
<ul>
<li>Works with <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/meow-gallery/" rel="ugc">Meow Gallery</a></li>
<li>Compatible with WordPress core galleries</li>
<li>Supports WooCommerce product images</li>
<li>Separate galleries mode</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎯 Lightbox Engines</h3>
Choose the engine that fits your needs best. Both are fast, elegant, and fully featured.
Default Engine:
<ul>
<li>Custom-built for photographers</li>
<li>Smooth zoom animations</li>
<li>Clean, minimal interface</li>
<li>Optimized for EXIF display</li>
<li>Glass morphism design</li>
</ul>
PhotoSwipe:
<ul>
<li>Industry-standard lightbox</li>
<li>Touch-optimized gestures</li>
<li>Smooth transitions</li>
<li>Full EXIF integration</li>
<li>Modern UI with caption support</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Deep-Linking: Share URLs that open specific images</li>
<li>Slideshow: Auto-play through your gallery</li>
<li>Social Sharing: Let visitors share your photos</li>
<li>Animation: Beautiful open/close transitions</li>
<li>Google Maps: Display shooting locations</li>
<li>Priority Support</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Meow Lightbox?</h3>
Performance First 
No bloat, no unnecessary features. Just clean, fast code that showcases your photos beautifully.
Built for Photographers 
EXIF data, GPS maps, and metadata display—everything photographers need in one elegant package.
Flexible 
Works with any gallery plugin or WordPress core galleries. Choose your preferred lightbox engine.
Developer Friendly 
Clean APIs, WordPress hooks, and filters. Extend it your way.
Constantly Evolving 
Regular updates based on real photographer feedback. We listen, we improve.

Meow Lightbox


Your search is over, the work Jordy is doing to make GPT useful for websites will save you so much time. I'm only just getting into the more advanced stuff, but you can bet that it's possible with GPT, then it's being worked on with this plugin. Tons of functionality in the free version. Pro I'm certain he could charge 5 times as much for, so it's the least you can do to donate to the immense calories I'm sure it takes to keep his brain working at the pace AI is developing. The world is a significantly better place already from your work, keep it up, and let us know if there's anything else we can do to help!


This is the framework every website needs


I've been looking for an easy-to-use, lightweight plugin that would allow me to control the lightbox of certain areas of content.



With its easy-to-configure panel, the plugin does wonders and improves my site's UX.



Highly recommend!


A great, easy to setup plugin!

The elegant lightbox built for photographers. Fast, responsive, and displays your photos beautifully with EXIF data and maps. You'll love it! 💕

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block vs Meow Lightbox