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Free Plugin by Kevin Sylvestre v1.1.0

FancyBox

Enables fancybox on all image links including BMP, GIF, JPG, JPEG, and PNG links.

FancyBox

The facts

Rating
2.8★ from 9
Active installs
4k+
Price
Free
Last updated
28 Nov 2017
Added
Jun 2009
Requires WP
2.7
Tested up to
WP 3.5.2
Downloads
287,398

Our analysis

AI-assisted

FancyBox is a WordPress plugin that integrates the jQuery implementation of Fancybox for creating photo galleries. It adds a section to the WordPress header to utilise [attr] style selectors, enhancing the display of images on your site.

This plugin is suitable for users looking to implement a simple gallery feature using Fancybox. It may appeal to those with basic needs for image presentation without extensive configuration options.

Best for: This plugin suits users looking for a straightforward way to create photo galleries.

What it does well

  • Integrates jQuery implementation of Fancybox
  • Enhances image display with [attr] style selectors
  • Free to use from the WordPress.org directory

Where it falls short

  • Low rating of 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings
  • Last updated in November 2017
  • Tested only up to WordPress version 3.5.2
  • Limited information on features

Verdict

FancyBox offers basic functionality for image galleries but has a low rating and may not be well-maintained. Consider the limitations before use.

From the developer

Kevin Sylvestre's own description of FancyBox, lightly tidied.

This plugin uses the jquery implementation of fancybox and makes use of [attr] style selectors by adding a section to the wordpress header.

For more information and examples of slimbox visit:

FancyBox

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