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Meow Lightbox Pro
Meow Lightbox Pro by Jordy Meow is a WordPress plugin that displays your photos and videos in a responsive lightbox. When a visitor clicks an image or video, it opens in a clean overlay they can browse with a keyboard, mouse or touch swipe.
- Version
- 5.6.3
- Released
- Oct 10, 2026
- Developer
- Meow Apps
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in Meow Lightbox Pro 5.6.3
Version 5.6.3 · Oct 10, 2026
Latest
- SecurityCrafted comment text could inject script through the page parser.
- ImprovedLightbox labels are now translated in PHP, so they can be translated on translate.wordpress.org and with Loco.
- FixedLightbox now loads its own styles when another plugin or theme ships a PhotoSwipe stylesheet that does not cover it, such as Bricks.
What it does
Clicking a photo on many WordPress sites just opens the raw file in a new page, which pulls visitors away from your content. Meow Lightbox Pro keeps them on the page by opening images, videos and galleries in an overlay on top of it. The layout adapts to desktops, tablets and phones, so your media fits the screen it is viewed on. Visitors can move through a set of images with the keyboard or by swiping on a touch device.
The plugin is designed to work alongside popular WordPress gallery plugins and themes, so you can add it to an existing site without rebuilding your galleries. You can adjust the lightbox styles and animations to match your design, and the settings are laid out simply enough for beginners. Lightbox labels can be translated, which helps on sites published in languages other than English. It suits photographers, bloggers and anyone whose pages lean heavily on visual content.
Best for
- Photographers presenting portfolios and client galleries
- Bloggers who publish photo-heavy posts
- Creative sites that mix images and videos
Features
Images, videos and galleries
Open single images, videos or full galleries in the same lightbox, so all of your visual content is presented in a consistent way.
Responsive on any screen
The lightbox adapts its layout to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so media is sized properly whatever device a visitor is using.
Keyboard and swipe navigation
Visitors can move between images with keyboard keys on a computer or with touch swipes on phones and tablets, which makes browsing easier for everyone.
Custom styles and animations
Choose how the lightbox looks and how it animates when opening and moving between items, so the display matches the style of your site.
Works with gallery plugins and themes
Built to run alongside popular WordPress gallery plugins and themes, and it loads its own styles when another plugin's stylesheet does not cover it.
Translatable lightbox labels
Labels inside the lightbox can be translated on translate.wordpress.org or with Loco, which suits multilingual sites and sites in other languages.
Simple settings screen
An approachable settings interface lets you set up and customize the lightbox quickly, even if you have little experience with WordPress plugins.
Meow Lightbox Pro older versions
- 5.6.2Oct 41 improvement
- 5.6.1Sep 43 improvements, 2 fixes, 3 changes
- 5.6.0Aug 211 new, 4 improvements, 2 fixes
- 5.5.9Jul 30
- 5.5.8Jun 29
- 5.5.7May 31
- 5.5.6May 8
- 5.5.5Apr 26
- 5.5.3Apr 18
- 5.5.2Apr 15
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
36 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Meow Lightbox Pro
Will this work with the gallery plugin I already use?
Meow Lightbox Pro is designed to be compatible with popular WordPress gallery plugins and themes. It can be added to an existing site, and it loads its own styles in cases where another plugin or theme provides a lightbox stylesheet that does not fully cover it.
Can it display videos as well as photos?
Yes. The lightbox supports images, videos and galleries, so you can present different kinds of media in the same overlay instead of handling each type in a separate way.
How does it behave on phones and tablets?
The design is fully responsive and adapts to the screen size. On touch devices, visitors can swipe to move between items, while desktop visitors can use keyboard navigation.
Can I change how the lightbox looks?
You can customize the lightbox styles and animations from the plugin settings, giving you control over how your photos and videos appear when opened. The interface is meant to be easy for beginners to work with.
Is Meow Lightbox Pro free?
The code of Meow Lightbox Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Meow Lightbox Pro is this?
Version 5.6.3, released Oct 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Meow Lightbox Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Meow Lightbox Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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