Description

Colio displays responsive portfolios with a sliding details panel on any WordPress page or post, integrating a configurable shortcode that opens photos, videos, and descriptions in an animated side panel without reloading the page. Designed for photographers, illustrators, and design studios that need to showcase work in a visual grid, the plugin arranges images into columns that adapt to any screen size, with smooth transitions between gallery items.

Main Features of Colio

  • Responsive portfolio grid
    Renders thumbnails in columns that automatically adjust to desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Sliding details panel
    Displays description, media, and metadata in an expandable area beside the grid.
  • Configurable shortcode
    Inserts the gallery into any page with column, order, and category parameters.
  • Multiple media support
    Accepts images, embedded videos, and text blocks within each portfolio item.
  • Taxonomy and filtering
    Organizes projects by custom taxonomies, allowing the gallery to be filtered by field of work.

Benefits of Colio

  • Smooth navigation without reload
    Visitor browses work without leaving the page, maintaining focus on the content.
  • Professional presentation of the work
    Highlights each project with dedicated space for description, context, and additional media.
  • Automatic device adaptation
    Guarantees consistent gallery reading on mobile phones, tablets, and large screens.
  • Rapid deployment on any theme
    Functions as an independent plugin, requiring no template customization or code editing.

Who is Colio Targeted For?

  • Photographers who need to display shoots and collections in category-ordered galleries.
  • Those working with illustration, graphic design, or art direction who want an interactive portfolio.
  • Creative studios, agencies, and architects who present projects with descriptive text beside images.

How to Download Colio

Colio is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. Once activated, a new portfolio content type appears in the dashboard, along with the shortcode to insert the gallery on pages.

Designed for those who want to showcase visual work in an interactive grid format, Colio handles portfolio presentation without requiring theme modifications. Its sliding panel approach differentiates navigation compared to traditional lightbox galleries, keeping visitors immersed in exploring projects while preserving the site’s original visual layout.

Frequently asked questions

Is Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin GPL-licensed?

Yes. Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin cost at Ultrapack?

Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin include updates?

Yes. The current version of Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin is 2.3.4, published at Ultrapack on Nov 1, 2017. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Colio – Responsive Portfolio WordPress Plugin goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.