Johannes Kinast

<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Just <strong>one important thing to remember</strong>: You always have to select <em>Link</em> <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> <em>Link to image file</em> or <em>Link images to media file</em> (see screenshots below) for all of your Image & Gallery Blocks to work properly. If you choose <em>None</em> or <em>Link to attachment page</em> it will not work. But that’s fine if you don’t want the Lightbox for a specific Image or Gallery.</p>
<p>Take a look at the <a href="https://youtu.be/qfLOH22cUNM" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video from Jakson</a> where he reviews this plugin:</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="How to create a popup light box Gallery in WordPress Block Themes" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qfLOH22cUNM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<p>Here are the features of baguetteBox.js:</p>
<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>
<p>Don’t forget to select Link to <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Media File for all of your Galleries & Images to work properly.</p>
<p><strong>Notice</strong>: 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 <em>FAQ</em> –> <em>How to enqueue the necessary assets (script & style) for blocks outside of posts or for block types that are not supported by default?</em></p>


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.

Fernando Tellado

Ayuda WordPress

<p>The most comprehensive solution to completely remove Gutenberg Block Editor and all its related features from your WordPress installation. This plugin doesn’t just disable the block editor – it eliminates every trace of block-related functionality for maximum performance and compatibility.</p>
<p><strong>What this plugin removes:</strong></p>
<h4>Core Gutenberg Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Gutenberg Block Editor (completely disabled)</li>
<li>Full Site Editing (FSE) Global Styles and inline CSS</li>
<li>Block-based Widget Editor (reverts to Classic Widgets)</li>
<li>Block Patterns and Pattern Directory</li>
<li>Theme.json support and processing</li>
<li>Block Directory integration</li>
<li>Site Editor functionality</li>
</ul>
<h4>Performance Optimizations</h4>
<ul>
<li>Removes all block-related CSS and JavaScript files</li>
<li>Eliminates Global Styles inline CSS on every page</li>
<li>Removes unused block library assets</li>
<li>Disables block editor admin assets</li>
<li>Removes duotone and layout support filters</li>
</ul>
<h4>WooCommerce Integration</h4>
<ul>
<li>Disables WooCommerce block-based checkout and cart</li>
<li>Removes WooCommerce block editor for products</li>
<li>Eliminates WooCommerce block assets and styles</li>
<li>Forces classic WooCommerce experience</li>
</ul>
<h4>Admin Experience</h4>
<ul>
<li>Removes “Try Gutenberg” dashboard widgets</li>
<li>Disables Gutenberg-related admin menus</li>
<li>Shows activation success notice</li>
<li>Adds support link to plugin actions</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Zero Configuration Required</strong> – Simply activate the plugin and everything is automatically disabled. No settings page needed because it just works!</p>
<p>This plugin is perfect for:<br />
– Users who prefer the Classic Editor<br />
– Sites requiring maximum compatibility with legacy themes and plugins<br />
– Performance-focused installations<br />
– Users who want to eliminate block-related overhead completely</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<h4>Need help or have suggestions?</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://servicios.ayudawp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Official website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/no-gutenberg/" rel="ugc">WordPress support forum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/AyudaWordPressES" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube channel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ayudawp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation and tutorials</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3>About AyudaWP</h3>
<p>We are specialists in WordPress security, SEO, and performance optimization plugins. We create tools that solve real problems for WordPress site owners while maintaining the highest coding standards and accessibility requirements.</p>


No Gutenberg – Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles – Back to Classic Editor

Simple, light weight and cool. No, I don't dislike Gutenberg that's cool too. 

Nice Plugin

Complete elimination of Gutenberg Block Editor, FSE Global Styles, Block Widgets, Patterns, and WooCommerce blocks. Back to Classic Editor.

Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block vs No Gutenberg – Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles – Back to Classic Editor