Lightbox

In WordPress, a lightbox is a type of image gallery or slideshow that displays images or other media in an interactive way. When a user clicks on an image, a lightbox pops up and displays the image in a larger size, while dimming out the rest of the page. This allows the user to focus on the image and view it more closely.

The lightbox feature is popular among WordPress users because it provides a visually appealing way to showcase images or other media on a website. It can also improve the user experience by allowing users to view images without leaving the current page.

WordPress has several plugins that can be used to add lightbox functionality to a website. These plugins vary in terms of features and complexity, but most of them are easy to use and require little to no coding skills.

Some popular lightbox plugins for WordPress include:

• WP Featherlight
• Simple Lightbox
• FooBox Image Lightbox
• Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

Many WordPress themes also come with built-in lightbox functionality, allowing users to create galleries and display images in a lightbox without the need for a separate plugin.

In addition to displaying images, lightboxes can also be used to display videos, maps, and other types of media. This makes them a versatile tool for creating engaging content on a WordPress website.