This plugin transforms the Gutenberg gallery block into a lightbox with previous/next navigation. It was built to offer those who wish to present a se …
Active installations1K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.8 / 5 from 11 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox version 1.5 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.6.
Overview
About this plugin
This plugin transforms the Gutenberg gallery block into a lightbox with previous/next navigation. It was built to offer those who wish to present a series of images in lightbox/slider format with a simple, lightweight solution.
Installation
Install the plugin through the Install Plugins interface or by uploading the ggbl-lightbox folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin.
Make sure you select “Media File” in the Link To dropdown menu for your galleries
Why did you make this plugin?
I haven’t found a lightbox that is optimized for Gutenberg galleries. Many generate their own gallery formats or contain unneccesary options. I wanted to build one that was as minimal as possible, while offering a functional and elegant experience.
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
block
gallery
lightbox
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.6
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.6.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.6
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 5.2.4
Update activity22 May 20251y ago
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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex
Recent tracked changes
No tracked version or compatibility changes have been recorded by WP PlugIndex yet.
Tracking & source
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