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<p><strong>Create Responsive Lightbox Popups and Galleries for Images, Audio, Video, PDFs, Iframes, and Custom Content Directly in the WordPress Block Editor.</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Lightbox Block</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/docs/lightbox-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Pricing</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">Support</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/#demos" rel="nofollow ugc">Demo</a></p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wgwfteRLQcc?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></span></p>
<p><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Lightbox Block</a> is a Gutenberg plugin that helps you display different types of media inside a popup. You can create image galleries, audio playlists, video showcases, or show any custom content in a lightbox. The block is simple to use and does not require any coding knowledge.</p>
<p>The plugin is fully responsive, so your popups look good on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. You can customize layouts, choose from different styles, and adjust settings to match your design. It is useful for portfolios, tutorials, product galleries, media libraries, and any website where you want to highlight content in a clean and interactive way.</p>
<h3>Key Features –  Free Version</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Five Lightbox Types</strong> – Choose from Gallery, Button, Audio, Video, and Content lightboxes to display different kinds of media.</li>
<li><strong>Gallery Content Support</strong> – Build galleries with images, audio, video, or custom content blocks.</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Blocks on a Page</strong> – Add different lightbox types within the same page without conflicts.</li>
<li><strong>Button Lightbox</strong> – Trigger popups with customizable buttons, allowing flexible placement anywhere in your content.</li>
<li><strong>Embed External Media</strong> – Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos for quick video playback.</li>
<li><strong>Mobile Responsive</strong> – Popups automatically adapt to all screen sizes for a seamless experience on phones and tablets.</li>
<li><strong>Slideshow & Fullscreen Modes</strong> – Present galleries as interactive slideshows or allow users to expand media fullscreen.</li>
<li><strong>Captions Support</strong> – Add titles or descriptions to each popup for context.</li>
<li><strong>Independent Galleries</strong> – Display multiple galleries on one site, each working separately.</li>
<li><strong>Layout Options</strong> – Choose between the default grid or the Masonry layout for creative displays.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Layout Controls</strong> – Adjust row/column gaps and layout spacing for better design control.</li>
</ul>
<h3>LightBox Block Pro – Unlock Premium Features</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a> adds more flexibility and advanced controls for managing video playback and customization:</p>
<h3>What’s New in the Pro Version?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Shortcode Support</strong> – Insert lightboxes anywhere on your site, even outside Gutenberg, using shortcodes.</li>
<li><strong>Extended Media Types</strong> – Go beyond basic content by embedding PDFs, iframes, YouTube videos, and custom HTML alongside images, audio, and video.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Overlay & Captions</strong> – Change caption style and overlay colors to match your site’s branding.</li>
<li><strong>Autoplay Slideshows</strong> – Automatically start popup slideshows for a smooth presentation.</li>
<li><strong>Mouse-Wheel Navigation</strong> – Let users scroll with their mouse wheel to zoom or move between slides.</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Slide Effects</strong> – Enhance transitions with Slide, CrossFade, Classic, or Default effects.</li>
<li><strong>Topbar Controls</strong> – Show slide counts and allow zooming, rotating (clockwise/counter-clockwise), flipping, and fullscreen toggle directly in the popup topbar.</li>
<li><strong>Toolbar Actions</strong> – Add sharing (Facebook, Twitter), downloads, slideshow controls, thumbnails, and close buttons inside the popup.</li>
<li><strong>Thumbnail Previews</strong> – Display gallery thumbnails in Classic or Modern styles for easy navigation.</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Media Player Controls</strong> – Full audio/video control panel including play/pause, restart, rewind, fast-forward, progress bar, duration, mute, volume, PiP, Airplay, settings, download, and fullscreen.</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Audio Players</strong> – Choose from four different audio player designs to suit your style.</li>
<li><strong>Hover Effects</strong> – Add engaging hover animations such as Zoom, Rotate, or Shine for gallery items.</li>
<li><strong>Gallery Styling Options</strong> – Customize border radius and choose from five aspect ratios (Landscape, Square, Horizontal, Vertical, Portrait).</li>
<li><strong>Color & Size Controls</strong> – Personalize the modal background, close icon colors, and adjust modal/icon sizes per device.</li>
<li><strong>Slider Layout</strong> – Use a slider format for galleries instead of grid or masonry when needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Try the Pro Version</a> – Unlock all premium features today!</p>
<h3>How to Use Lightbox Block – Quick Start Guide</h3>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rg-Y_X8deiU?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></span></p>
<p>Follow these steps:</p>
<h3>Step-by-Step Setup</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate Lightbox Block.</li>
<li>In the Gutenberg editor, add a Lightbox Block from the Widgets section.</li>
<li>Select your lightbox type (Gallery, Button, Audio, Video, Content).</li>
<li>Upload media or embed from YouTube/Vimeo.</li>
<li>Adjust layout, spacing, and display options from the block sidebar.<br />
(Optional) Upgrade to Pro for advanced customization, shortcode support, and extended media types.</li>
<li>Publish your post or page and enjoy your new interactive lightbox!</li>
</ol>
<p>That’s it!</p>
<p><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/#demos" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Try the Pro Version</a></p>
<h4>Feedback</h4>
<ul>
<li>Did you Like that plugin? Hate it? Want a new feature? <a href="mailto:support@bplugins.com" title="Send feedback" rel="nofollow ugc">Send me some feedback</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Check out our other WordPress Plugins</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player" rel="nofollow ugc">Html5 Video Player</a> – Best video player plugin for WordPress.</li>
<li><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">HTML5 Audio Player</a> – Best audio player plugin for WordPress.</li>
<li><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/pdf-poster/" rel="nofollow ugc">PDF Poster</a> – A fully-featured PDF Viewer Plugin for WordPress.</li>
<li><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">StreamCast</a> – A fully-featured Radio Player Plugin for WordPress.</li>
<li><a href="https://bplugins.com/products/3d-viewer/" rel="nofollow ugc">3D Viewer</a> – Display interactive 3D models on the webs.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository:<br />
<a href="https://github.com/bPlugins/lightbox-block-free" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Lightbox Block on GitHub</strong></a></p>
<h3>Third-party Libraries</h3>
<h4>@fancyapps/ui (Fancybox & Carousel)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Lightbox popup, carousel slider, and thumbnail navigation</li>
<li>Version: 5.0.36</li>
<li>Source: https://fancyapps.com/</li>
<li>License: Fancyapps UI License</li>
<li>License URI: https://fancyapps.com/pricing/</li>
</ul>
<h4>Font Awesome Free</h4>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Icons throughout the plugin interface</li>
<li>Version: 6.4.2</li>
<li>Source: https://fontawesome.com/</li>
<li>License: Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License</li>
<li>License URI: https://fontawesome.com/license/free</li>
</ul>
<h4>Plyr</h4>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Audio and video media player controls</li>
<li>Version: 3.x</li>
<li>Source: https://plyr.io/</li>
<li>License: MIT</li>
<li>License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT</li>
</ul>
<h4>bpl-tools</h4>
<ul>
<li>Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools</li>
<li>License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</li>
<li>Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.</li>
<li>External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made</li>
</ul>
<h4>Freemius Lite SDK</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://bplugins.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://bplugins.com/</a></li>
<li><strong>GitHub:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/bPlugins/freemius-lite-sdk" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/bPlugins/freemius-lite-sdk</a></li>
<li><strong>License:</strong> GPL-2.0-or-later – <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a></li>
<li><strong>Purpose:</strong> Provides an opt-in consent form for usage tracking and analytics to help improve the plugin. No data is sent before explicit user consent.</li>
<li><strong>External Services:</strong> Communicates with <code>api.bplugins.com</code> (activation events) and <code>wp.freemius.com</code> (opt-in processing) only after user opt-in. See <a href="https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">bPlugins Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://freemius.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Freemius Privacy Policy</a>.</li>
</ul>


All In One Lightbox – Display Images, Audio, and Video in Popups

Lightbox Block lets you display images, audio, video, and custom content in responsive lightbox galleries or media popups.

Phi Phan

<p>The default embed block for YouTube videos sucks. It slows down your site. The more videos on the page the more it slow. This single-block plugin fixes that.</p>
<p>Why this block is better than the default one:</p>
<ul>
<li>Instead of loading the entire iframe, only the video thumbnail is loaded, resulting in significant performance improvements</li>
<li>Ability to play multiple different videos as a custom playlist or input a playlist ID to play the whole playlist</li>
<li>Ability to use a custom image as the video thumbnail</li>
<li>Ability to set a custom aspect ratio value for displaying any kind of YouTube videos</li>
<li>Ability to loop continuously once it finishes playing</li>
<li>Ability to show related videos from the same channel as the initial video</li>
<li>Automatically load the video title as the caption</li>
<li>The same UI as the default core/embed, and you can use the video title as the caption of the block with one click</li>
<li>It can be transformed from/to the core embed block.</li>
<li>Automatically convert all default core embed YouTube blocks to this block with one line of code.</li>
</ul>
<p>This plugin also provides a PHP API for developers to render a YouTube video URL as this block; or to automatically transform core/embed YouTube videos into this block.</p>
<p>The simplest example is:</p>
<pre><code>    better_youtube_embed_block_render_block( ['url' => 'https://youtu.be/paSXmpHU9K4'] );
</code></pre>
<p>The example with all the parameters is:</p>
<pre><code>    better_youtube_embed_block_render_block(
      [
        'url'               => 'https://youtu.be/paSXmpHU9K4',
        'aspectRatio'       => '16/9',
        'isMaxResThumbnail' => false,
        'thumbnailFormat'   => 'jpg',
        'caption'           => 'My awesome video',
        'caption_kses'      => false,
        'customThumbnail'   => 'https://example.com/bg.jpg',
        'settings'          => ['loop' => 1, 'rel' => 0],
        'echo'              => false,
      ]
    );
</code></pre>
<p>To automatically transform all core/embed YouTube videos on your site to this block, you need to put the following code to the wp-config.php file or your theme/plugin:</p>
<pre><code>    define('BYEB_SPEED_UP_YOUTUBE_VIDEOS', true);
</code></pre>
<p>or</p>
<pre><code>    add_filter( 'byeb_speed_up_youtube_videos', '__return_true' );
</code></pre>
<p>On iOS, browsers like Safari and Chrome require two clicks to play videos. If you want to allow users to play videos with a single click, you need to add the following code to the wp-config.php file or your theme/plugin:</p>
<pre><code>    define('BYEB_FORCE_IFRAME_ON_UNSUPPORTED_BROWSERS', true);
</code></pre>
<p>Please check out this <a href="https://contentblocksbuilder.com/video-tutorials/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_campaign=readme&utm_medium=link&utm_content=BYEB" rel="nofollow ugc">page</a> to see how fast it helps. The page contains around 30 embedded YouTube videos but they don’t slow down the page.</p>
<p>If this plugin is useful for you, please do a quick review and <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/better-youtube-embed-block/reviews/#new-post" rel="ugc">rate it</a> on WordPress.org to help us spread the word. I would very much appreciate it.</p>
<p>Please check out my other plugins if you’re interested:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-blocks-builder" rel="ugc">Content Blocks Builder</a></strong> – Build custom layouts and blocks visually in the Block Editor without needing a code editor, using only core blocks and native Gutenberg features.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-a-meta-field-as-block" rel="ugc">Meta Field Block</a></strong> – A single block to display custom fields in the Block Editor without coding. It supports ACF, MetaBox, WooCommerce, meta, rest field, shortcode and more. Works everywhere: in the Site Editor (FSE), the Block Editor, inside Query Loop, WooCommerce Product Collection, Term Query blocks, and even in template files.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/svg-block" rel="ugc">SVG Block</a></strong> – A block to display SVG images as blocks. Useful for images, icons, dividers, and buttons. It allows you to upload SVG images and load them into the icon library.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/icon-separator" rel="ugc">Icon separator</a></strong> – A tiny block just like the core/separator block but with the ability to add an icon.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrumb-block" rel="ugc">Breadcrumb Block</a></strong> – A simple breadcrumb trail block that supports JSON-LD structured data and is compatible with WooCommerce.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-enhancements" rel="ugc">Block Enhancements</a></strong> – Adds practical features to blocks like icons, box shadows, transforms, etc.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/counting-number-block" rel="ugc">Counting Number Block</a></strong> – A block to display numbers with a counting effect</li>
</ul>
<p>The plugin is developed using @wordpress/create-block.</p>


Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists

Embed YouTube videos without slowing down your site. Easily embed one or multiple videos, shorts, and playlists.

All In One Lightbox – Display Images, Audio, and Video in Popups vs Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists