Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block vs Image Gallery

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 baguetteBox.js, 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 YouTube video from Jakson where he reviews this plugin: Features Here are the features of baguetteBox.js: Written in pure JavaScript No dependencies (e.g. jQuery) Image captions support Responsive Supports swipe gestures Around 13 KB, 7 KB gzipped Works with Gallery Block (Default Block) Image Block (Default Block) Media and Text Block (Default Block) Gallery (Default Classic Editor Gallery) CoBlocks Gallery Collage / Masonry / Offset / Stacked Meow Gallery (+ Gallery Block) 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?

Image Gallery helps you create stunning photo galleries on your WordPress site without any coding. Whether you run a portfolio, photography blog, or business website, this plugin lets you showcase your images in organized, visually appealing layouts. View Free Demo: Image Gallery | View Pro Demo: Image Gallery Premium More About Pro: Image Gallery Premium Details | Where To Buy: Buy Pro Version With grid and masonry options, your galleries adapt to any screen size automatically. The built-in lightbox opens images in a sleek overlay, giving visitors a focused viewing experience. You can add unlimited images to each gallery and create as many galleries as your site needs. How It Works Setting up a gallery takes just a few steps: Go to New Image Gallery menu in your dashboard Click Add Image Gallery Upload or select images from your media library Configure layout settings (grid, masonry, columns) Embed your gallery using Shortcode, Gutenberg Block, or Elementor Widget Display Options Easily display your galleries anywhere on your WordPress site: Shortcode – Copy [IMG-Gal id=X] (where X is your gallery ID) and paste it into any post, page, text widget, or custom template. Gutenberg Block – Add the native “Image Gallery” block directly inside the WordPress Block Editor, select your gallery from the dropdown, and see a live editor preview. Elementor Widget – Drag and drop the “Image Gallery” widget into any Elementor page layout and select your gallery for instant visual editing. Gallery Layouts Grid Gallery – Images display in uniform rows and columns Masonry Gallery – Images stack naturally based on their dimensions Widget Gallery – Show galleries in sidebar areas Lightbox Preview – Opens full-size images in an overlay Column Options Choose from 2 to 6 columns to control how many images appear per row. The layout adjusts automatically on mobile devices for a smooth browsing experience. Free Version Features Unlimited image galleries Grid and masonry layouts LD Lightbox for image preview Responsive design for all devices 2 to 6 column layouts Image title display option Shortcode for posts and pages Widget support for sidebars Drag and drop image ordering Image alt text for accessibility Custom spacing and borders Gutenberg block support Elementor widget support Pro Version Features Upgrade to the Pro version for additional capabilities: All free features included Global Settings Page – Site-wide controls for Lazy Load, WebP conversion, Skeleton Loading, Loading animations, and complete Backup Import/Export Gallery Loading Animations – Shimmering Skeleton placeholders and modern loading icons (Spinner, Pulse, Dots) with color selection Custom Profile Header – Standard, Centered, and Compact mock social branding header layouts Masonry, Grid, and Circle layouts – Uniform grid with multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, etc.) 6 premium lightbox scripts (G Lightbox, PhotoSwipe v4, Modal, Viewer, Blue Imp, and LD Lightbox) Lightbox Image Descriptions – Full support for rendering image content summaries and captions inside the lightbox popup Flexible Title Positioning – Choose to display image titles precisely over the hover overlay or clearly below the image card AJAX Load More Pagination – Smooth infinite loading with Solid, Outline, Glass, Neon, and Gradient button styles Advanced Border & Spacing – Adjust corner radius (0-100px), border thickness, border opacity, and card colors Custom Redirection Links – Add custom redirect URLs to individual slides with same/new tab targets Up to 16 columns layout support on high-resolution widescreen screens Duplicate/Clone Gallery – Copy any gallery settings and slides instantly with one click Custom CSS editor – Override frontend stylesheet properties directly in the admin dashboard Priority email support More Pro Version Demos Masonry Layout Same Grid Layout Circle Layout Load More Custom Profile Header GlightBox PhotoSwipe Border Layouts Title Positions BlueImp Lightbox PopTrox Lightbox Viewer Lightbox Spacing Layouts