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Simple Fancybox
Plugin will integrate Fancybox, the world’s most popular lightbox script.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 4
- Active installs
- 300+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 12 May 2019
- Added
- Dec 2018
- Requires WP
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- WP 5.2.26
- Downloads
- 3,960
Our analysis
AI-assistedSimple Fancybox is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance image galleries by providing a lightbox effect. It works with both the classic editor's shortcode galleries and Gutenberg blocks, requiring minimal setup after installation. The plugin applies Fancybox to thumbnails linking directly to images, ensuring a smooth viewing experience on both mobile and desktop browsers.
This plugin is suitable for users looking to improve the visual presentation of image galleries on their WordPress sites without extensive configuration. It supports touch gestures, including pinch-to-zoom, making it user-friendly on touch devices.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users who want to enhance their image galleries easily.
What it does well
- ✓Works with both classic editor and Gutenberg blocks
- ✓Minimal setup required after installation
- ✓Supports touch gestures for mobile users
- ✓Compatible with multiple browsers and devices
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on advanced features or customisation options
- •Last updated in May 2019, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
Verdict
Simple Fancybox provides a straightforward solution for displaying images in a lightbox format. It is a basic tool that may meet the needs of users looking for simplicity in their gallery presentations.
From the developer
damiroquai's own description of Simple Fancybox, lightly tidied.
Simple Fancybox for WordPress image gallery. Works for both, shortcode gallery in classic editor and Gutenberg blocks. Install and activate, nothing else to set up here. Fancybox will work for WordPress galleries. Only important thing is to set link to file, we don’t want to open attachment page. By default, the plugin will use jQuery to apply FancyBox to any thumbnails that link directly to an image.
Fancybox includes support for touch gestures and even supports pinch gestures for zooming. It is perfectly suited for both mobile and desktop browsers.
Fancybox has been tested in following browsers/devices:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- IE10/11
- Edge
- iOS Safari
- Android 7.0 Tablet
Original fancybox script is licensed under the GPLv3 license for all open source applications. A commercial license is required for all commercial applications (including sites, themes and apps you plan to sell).
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Photo Galleries
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