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MetaSlider Lightbox – Modals & Lightboxes – Image, Gallery, Video, Slideshow Lightbox

By MetaSlider

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MetaSlider Lightbox – Modals & Lightboxes – Image, Gallery, Video, Slideshow Lightbox Review - In-Depth Analysis

MetaSlider Lightbox is a versatile lightbox and modal plugin for WordPress. It allows you to create lightboxes for images, galleries, videos, and slideshows.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.21/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

MetaSlider Lightbox is the lightbox and modal plugin for WordPress. You can use MetaSlider Lightbox to add modal windows for images, galleries, videos, slideshows and more. You can use MetaSlider Lightbox to enhance your MetaSlider slideshows, plus also the media files inside your WordPress posts.

The MetaSlider Lightbox plugin allows you to show a wide variety of media inside a lightbox modal window, including images, image galleries, videos hosted on WordPress sites, Vimeo videos, YouTube Videos, and featured images.

You can really enhance your WordPress media with a lightbox. Visitors can view your images or videos and then open them inside a modal. This can make the image or video larger and also darken the background so it’s easier to focus on the media.

MetaSlider Lightbox allows you to add lightboxes to images in your WordPress post content. You can choose to automatically add the lightbox to all images, or you can do it manually via the 'Enlarge on click' setting. This works with both the block editor and the Classic Editor. You can also use this lightbox with page-builders such as Elementor, Divi, and Beaver Builder.

MetaSlider Lightbox allows you to add lightboxes to image galleries in your WordPress post content. You can choose to automatically add the lightbox to all images, or you can do it manually via the 'Enlarge on click' setting. Each image in your gallery can get its own lightbox setting.

You can use the MetaSlider Lightbox plugin to show videos inside a lightbox modal window. The MetaSlider Lightbox plugin supports videos hosted inside your WordPress media library. You can use MetaSlider Lightbox to showcase your .MP4, .WebM, and .MOV videos.

MetaSlider Lightbox allows you to add lightboxes to YouTube videos in your WordPress post content. You can choose to automatically add the lightbox to all YouTube images.

MetaSlider Lightbox allows you to add lightboxes to Vimeo videos in your WordPress post content. You can choose to automatically add the lightbox to all Vimeo videos.

The MetaSlider lightbox plugin connects deeply with the MetaSlider slideshow plugin. A slideshow allows you to create a beautiful showcase of images or videos for your visitors. You can enhance your slideshow with a lightbox.

The MetaSlider Lightbox plugin has a wide range of design options to allow you to customize the lightbox effect. You can customize the lightbox background and overlay appearance.

Comparing to Alternatives

MetaSlider Lightbox offers a straightforward lightbox solution integrated with image, gallery, video, and slideshow features. When compared to other popular lightbox plugins, it holds its own in simplicity and compatibility.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports multiple media types including images, galleries, videos, and slideshows.
Simple and easy to use interface.
Compatible with popular WordPress themes and plugins.
Lightweight and does not heavily impact site performance.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options found in some alternatives.
No dedicated premium version with extended features.
Some users report issues with image description display.
Separate from Meta Slider plugin, which some find inconvenient.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both satisfaction with the plugin's core functionality and concerns about certain limitations and integration issues.

Positive highlights

'Works well!' - bimofix appreciates the plugin despite minor issues with image descriptions.
'Really great work!' - richardsan praises the overall functionality.
'A really useful plugin' - vitralsolutions notes support for most used lightbox plugins and reliable performance.

Common complaints

Forced integration with Extendify caused dissatisfaction.
Image cropping options are limited and sometimes produce poor results.
Some users feel the plugin should be integrated into Meta Slider itself rather than separate.
Issues with image description display in responsive lightbox mode.

Weaknesses

Limited customization and control over image presentation.
No premium support or advanced features due to lack of pro version.
Some users uninstall due to forced bundled features.
Basic features may not meet all user needs.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight lightbox plugin that supports various media types without the need for advanced customization.

Not ideal for

Those who require extensive customization, premium support, or prefer an all-in-one slider and lightbox solution integrated into a single plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential lightbox functionality for images, galleries, videos, and slideshows, suitable for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

MetaSlider Lightbox is a solid choice for users who want a straightforward and compatible lightbox solution without extra bells and whistles.

However, its lack of advanced features and separate nature from the main Meta Slider plugin may limit its appeal for users seeking a more integrated or customizable experience.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free MetaSlider Lightbox – Modals & Lightboxes – Image, Gallery, Video, Slideshow Lightbox plugin.

Gallery Lightbox

Image Lightbox

Video Lightbox

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FAQ

We rely on lightGallery which is a lightweight, modular, JavaScript image and video lightbox gallery. Find out more at their website. lightGallery is built with most modern technologies available to achieve the best performance and quality. It supports all modern browsers including IE 10 and above. lightGallery is highly optimized for mobile and tablets so you get a native look-and-feel, plus best performance.

Yes, a legacy feature in this plugin allows you to connect other Lightbox plugins to MetaSlider slideshows. We no longer support this feature, but it may still work. Here are the connected slideshows:

If you would like to use a lightbox plugin, you can filter the supported plugin list with the necessary attributes. For example, using the Responsive Lightbox Lite plugin, try this code:

 add_filter('metaslider_lightbox_supported_plugins', 'supported_plugins_list'); function supported_plugins_list($supported_plugins_list) {     return array(         'Responsive Lightbox' => array(             'location' => 'responsive-lightbox-lite/responsive-lightbox-lite.php',             'settings_url' => 'options-general.php?page=responsive-lightbox-lite',             'rel' => 'lightbox',             'attributes' => array(                 'data-lightbox-type' => 'iframe'             )         )     ); }

Contributors and developers

“MetaSlider Lightbox – Modals & Lightboxes – Image, Gallery, Video, Slideshow Lightbox” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.