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/mohsin5432/car-detailer-work-showcase-wordpress-plugin/archive/refs/heads/main.zipA premium car detailing gallery plugin with 5 stunning layout designs — Grid, Masonry, Slider, Lightbox, and Card Flip.
Description
Car Detailers Showcase Gallery is a lightweight, beautifully designed WordPress plugin built specifically for car detailing businesses. Showcase your work with 5 premium gallery layouts that will impress your clients and elevate your online presence.
Features
- 5 Gallery Layouts: Grid, Masonry, Slider/Carousel, Lightbox, and Card Flip
- Easy Car Management: Add cars with name, service type, and multiple photos from the Media Library
- Dynamic Service Types: Add custom service categories on the fly (Full Detail, Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, etc.)
- Drag & Drop Reorder: Arrange your gallery photos in any order
- Filter by Service: Let visitors filter your gallery by service type
- Fully Responsive: Looks great on desktops, tablets, and phones
- Dark Theme Design: Premium dark aesthetic with glassmorphism effects
- Zero Dependencies: No jQuery or external libraries on the frontend
- Customizable: Accent color, animation speed, and items per page
- Keyboard Accessible: Full keyboard navigation for lightbox and slider
Shortcode Usage
[car_gallery] — Uses default layout from settings
[car_gallery layout="grid"] — Grid layout
[car_gallery layout="masonry"] — Masonry layout
[car_gallery layout="slider"] — Slider/Carousel
[car_gallery layout="lightbox"] — Lightbox with thumbnails
[car_gallery layout="cardflip"] — 3D Card Flip
Shortcode Parameters
layout— grid, masonry, slider, lightbox, or cardflipcount— Number of cars to show (default: 12)service— Filter by service slug (e.g., "ceramic-coating")columns— Number of columns for grid layouts (default: 3)
Installation
- Upload the
car-detailers-showcasefolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
- Go to "Showcase Gallery" in the admin menu
- Add your car entries with photos
- Add the
[car_gallery]shortcode to any page or post
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the gallery layout?
You can set the default layout in Showcase Gallery → Settings, or override it per shortcode using the layout parameter.
Can I add custom service types?
Yes! When editing a car entry, click the "Add New Service" button below the Work Done dropdown to create new service types on the fly.
Does this plugin slow down my site?
No. The plugin uses no external JavaScript libraries on the frontend. All animations are CSS-based, and images are lazy-loaded for optimal performance.
Screenshots
- Admin — Add New Car screen with photo gallery
- Admin — Settings page
- Frontend — Grid layout
- Frontend — Masonry layout
- Frontend — Slider/Carousel
- Frontend — Lightbox
- Frontend — Card Flip
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- 5 gallery layouts: Grid, Masonry, Slider, Lightbox, Card Flip
- Custom Post Type for car entries
- Custom Taxonomy for service types
- Dynamic service type creation via AJAX
- Media Library integration for photo management
- Shortcode with layout, count, service, and columns parameters
- Settings page with accent color and animation speed options
- Responsive design with dark theme
- Keyboard accessibility for lightbox and slider