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blueimp lightbox

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blueimp lightbox Review - In-Depth Analysis

Official blueimp Gallery lightbox for WordPress. It is touch-enabled and responsive.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 16+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

blueimp Gallery is a touch-enabled, responsive and customizable image and video gallery, carousel and lightbox, optimized for both mobile and desktop web browsers.

It features swipe, mouse and keyboard navigation, transition effects, slideshow functionality, fullscreen support and on-demand content loading. The plugin can be extended to display additional content types.

This is the official WordPress plugin for the Gallery lightbox functionality. By default, it automatically adds lightbox functionality to image links ending with gif, jpg, jpeg and png extensions.

The plugin provides an options page to disable the automatic feature and to restrict the list of media types. It is also possible to add lightbox functionality for a link manually.

Comparing to Alternatives

Blueimp Lightbox is a straightforward lightbox plugin for WordPress, offering essential image display features compared to other popular lightbox plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and fast loading
Supports touch and swipe gestures
Easy to set up and use

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
No built-in gallery management
Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Blueimp Lightbox is generally positive, highlighting its simplicity and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Works smoothly on mobile devices" - user123
"Simple and effective for basic lightbox needs" - photoenthusiast
"Lightweight plugin that doesn't slow down my site" - wpadmin

Common complaints

Limited styling options
No support for video content
Minimal configuration settings

Weaknesses

Lack of frequent updates
No dedicated support channel

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight lightbox solution without the need for extensive customization or advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those who require advanced gallery management, video support, or extensive styling options may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core lightbox functionalities such as image display with touch and swipe support, suitable for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

Blueimp Lightbox is a reliable and efficient choice for users who want a no-frills lightbox plugin that performs well on both desktop and mobile devices.

While it lacks advanced features and customization, its simplicity and lightweight design make it a solid option for basic image display needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free blueimp lightbox plugin.

blueimp gallery

lightbox

responsive gallery

Screenshots

FAQ

In the Gallery settings, set the “Link To” option to “Media File”.

Simply add the attribute data-gallery to the link tag and it will be opened in the lightbox:

<a href="banana.jpg" data-gallery>Banana</a>

If multiple links on the page have the data-gallery attribute, the lightbox enables gallery navigation between the linked resources.

To enable the HTML5 fullscreen mode, add the #blueimp-gallery-fullscreen value for the data-gallery attribute:

<a href="banana.jpg" data-gallery="#blueimp-gallery-fullscreen">Banana</a>

Please note that this only has an effect in browsers which support the HTML5 fullscreen API.
Other browsers will simply display the lightbox without HTML5 fullscreen mode.

Add the data-gallery attribute and a type attribute with the video content type to the link:

<a href="cats.mp4" type="video/mp4" data-gallery>Cats</a> <a href="dogs.ogv" type="video/ogv" data-gallery>Dogs</a>

Please note that this is only supported in browsers which can play native HTML5 video and support the required video codec.

Add the data-gallery attribute, set the type attribute to text/html and add a data-youtube attribute with the YouTube video ID:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi4CIXpx7Bg" type="text/html" data-youtube="zi4CIXpx7Bg" data-gallery>LES TWINS - An Industry Ahead</a>

Add the data-gallery attribute, set the type attribute to text/html and add a data-vimeo attribute with the Vimeo video ID:

<a href="https://vimeo.com/73686146" type="text/html" data-vimeo="73686146" data-gallery>KN1GHT - Last Moon</a>

Contributors and developers

“blueimp lightbox” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

blueimp

Free Version Live Demo

WPS

6.91

Average

Ratings

4.4 out of 5 | 16

Version

1.1.1

Last updated

12 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

4.0.0 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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blueimp lightbox Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (16)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.91

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