ThickBox Content
ThickBox Content provides a quick and easy way to insert any type of content into a thickbox (via page/post editor). It supports thickbox iFrame, Ajax …
The facts
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 13 Jan 2014
- Added
- Mar 2009
- Requires WP
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- WP 3.7.41
- Downloads
- 27,542
Our analysis
AI-assistedThickBox Content is a WordPress plugin that enables you to display content in a thickbox effect. It adds a button to the text editor’s toolbar for easy insertion of inline content, as well as iFramed or Ajax content from other pages.
The plugin is suitable for users looking to enhance their site’s visual presentation by using thickbox overlays for images and other content types. It is particularly useful for those who want to incorporate media in a more engaging way.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users who want to display content in a thickbox format.
What it does well
- ✓Adds a button to the text editor’s toolbar
- ✓Supports inline, iFramed, and Ajax content
- ✓Images can be displayed in a thickbox when linked correctly
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in January 2014
- •Not tested with WordPress versions beyond 3.7.41
- •Directory score indicates potential quality issues
Verdict
ThickBox Content offers a straightforward way to present content in a thickbox overlay, but its outdated status may limit compatibility with newer WordPress versions.
From the developer
Max Chirkov's own description of ThickBox Content, lightly tidied.
This plugin adds a button to the text editor’s toolbar and allows to display your content in a thickbox effect. The plugin can include any inline content, iFramed or Ajax content located on other pages.
Check out a quick Demo Video
Notes
Note: Images will open up in a Thickbox when you insert them via media library as a thumbnail with a link to the original size. Simply add class=”thickbox” to the element around the image.