[Resolved] Open images in bigger size without popup/new page

[Christopher]

Hey guys,
I have a few images on the website and want to give my visitors a chance to look at them in a bigger state. I do not want them to pop up in a new window though which they would have to manually close. Is there any option to just overlap the image in the full size with an X to close it again? Like a Pop up, but on the same site and not opening a same browser window. I hope that makes sense 🙂

I cant find any options in the GUtenberg Editor, but there is the option to put a Link rel and Link CSS Class – perhaps with that it would be possible to achieve this effect?

Thanks!

[David]

Hi there,

you will need a Lightbox plugin, theres a lot available on wordpress.org – if you want just a lightbox then try this one:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-lightbox/

[Christopher]

Ah thanks, now I know how this feature is called 🙂

Again, trying to keep the amount of plugins minimal. Any idea if this might come out of the box with WordPress at some point? Its not super urgent.

[David]

I doubt WP will add it anytime soon. Its very much a plugin kinda feature.
If its something you need then theres no harm adding a well coded plugin 🙂

[Christopher]

Thanks, I will try out the “Responsive Lightbox & Gallery” one since it has a bit better reviews and seems to be well coded as well 🙂

[David]

Glad to hear you found one 🙂

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