Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block vs Picture Gallery – Frontend Image Uploads, AJAX Photo List

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?

Elevate your WordPress site with the Picture Gallery plugin, enabling users to easily upload and manage images through a frontend interface. This powerful plugin supports guest uploads with CAPTCHA, generates thumbnails, and integrates seamlessly into your WordPress Media Library. Whether you’re looking to display image portfolios or sell digital photos, this tool is equipped with AJAX updates for live listing, drag-and-drop uploads, and extensive customization options to meet all your photo gallery needs. Benefits Frontend & Backend Uploads: Allows both visitors and administrators to upload images conveniently. Advanced Security Features: Includes Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spam and unauthorized uploads. Dynamic AJAX Photo Lists: Updates the gallery live without page reloads, enhancing user experience. Comprehensive Integration: Adds pictures and thumbnails to the WordPress Media Library for easy management. Customizable Access Controls: Set permissions for uploads and gallery views, ensuring content security. Monetization Opportunities: Integrates with plugins like “MicroPayments/FansPaysite – Creator Subscriptions, Digital Content Monetization” to enable photo sales directly from your gallery. Multi-Device Compatibility: Supports uploads from mobile devices, including direct camera uploads on iOS and Android. Enhanced Engagement: Features like the “Rate Star Review” allow visitors to rate and review images, fostering community interaction. Bulk Upload Capabilities: Simplifies the process of adding large volumes of images, saving time and effort. Key Features adds picture post type to WordPress site with gallery taxonomy allows upload and import of pictures from frontend and backend guest picture upload with Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration, moderator notification generates thumbnail, generates feature image AJAX display and update of picture list shortcodes for listing pictures, upload form, import form mass picture upload mass picture import (from server) setup user types that can share pictures pending picture / approval for user types that can’t publish directly integrates Rate Star Review – AJAX Reviews for Content, with Star Ratings filter pictures by category, tag, name sort pictures by date, views, rating include pictures and thumbs in Media Library (setting) Guest Picture Upload special shortcode for guest (visitor) picture upload Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration limit uploads per IP moderator notification by email (custom) custom message for upload success persistent form fields in case of error Access Control: Membership, Sales define global picture access list (roles, user emails & ids) role galleries: assign pictures as accessible by certain roles exception galleries: free, registered, unpublished show preview and custom message when inaccessible integrates MicroPayments/FansPaysite – Creator Subscriptions, Digital Content Monetization plugin to allow selling items HTML5 Picture Uploader Drag & Drop AJAX (no Submit, page reload required to upload more pictures) multi picture support status / progress bar for each upload unpredictable secure upload file names fallback to standard upload for older browsers mobile camera upload (iOS6+, Android 3+) backend multi upload menu Recommended for use with these solutions FansPaysite – Creator Subscriptions, MicroPayments, Digital Content – manage content posts including pictures from frontend Paid VideoChat – integrate pictures in performer profiles Video Share VOD – add pictures in addition to videos Broadcast Live Video – add pictures in addition to live channels If you find this plugin idea useful or interesting, Leave a Review to help us drive more resources into further development and improvements. If you need custom development or support, Consult VideoWhisper: professional installation, configuration, troubleshooting, compatible hosting, custom development for new options and features. Support This is a free open source plugin provided as is. If you need further assistance, troubleshooting, custom development to integrate with your site, Consult VideoWhisper. Demos Pictures page on various themes: * Fans Paysite Demo * Video Share VOD Demo * Paid Videochat Demo