Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/chubes4/chubes-gallery-lightbox/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
A clean, minimal lightbox plugin for WordPress galleries with keyboard navigation and mobile support.
Features
- Clean Design - Minimal overlay with smooth fade transitions
- Keyboard Navigation - Arrow keys for next/previous, Escape to close
- Touch Support - Swipe gestures for mobile devices
- WordPress Integration - Works seamlessly with
wp-block-gallery - Network Ready - Supports multisite network activation
- Performance Optimized - Lightweight jQuery-based implementation
- No Dependencies - Only requires jQuery (included with WordPress)
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/chubes-gallery-lightbox/ - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
- For multisite: Network activate for all sites
Usage
The plugin automatically enhances all WordPress gallery blocks with lightbox functionality. No configuration needed.
Browser Support
- Modern browsers with jQuery support
- Mobile browsers with touch events
- Responsive design for all screen sizes
Technical Details
- Version: 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress: 5.0+
- Tested up to: 6.6
- Requires PHP: 7.4+
- License: GPL-2.0+
Author
Chris Huber
- Website: chubes.net
- GitHub: @chubes4
License
This project is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License - see the LICENSE for details.