Description
The Lightbox Pro addon displays Meow Apps images and galleries in a responsive lightbox window, intercepting media links and showing the photo in an overlay with navigation between items, captions, and visual focus on the content. It is designed for photographers, portfolio creators, and visual websites that need to showcase images without taking visitors to another page.
Main Features of Lightbox Pro
- Responsive lightbox
Opens images in an overlay adapted to different screen sizes. - Gallery navigation
Allows users to switch between related images within the same view. - Caption display
Shows text associated with images when available in the media. - Integration with Meow Apps
Adds lightbox viewing to the visual workflows of the base plugin. - Focus on photography
Centers the open image and reduces distractions around the content.
Benefits of Lightbox Pro
- More time on the site
Visitors can view images without leaving the current page. - Clearer portfolios
Photos stand out in a continuous browsing experience. - Less visual friction
Opening images in an overlay avoids unnecessary page loads. - Better image viewing
Galleries become easier to explore on smaller screens.
Who Is Lightbox Pro For?
- Photographers who display photo shoots, original projects, or image collections on WordPress.
- Those who maintain visual portfolios and want to open images without disrupting page navigation.
- Websites that already use Meow Apps and need to add lightbox viewing to galleries.
How to Download Lightbox Pro
Lightbox Pro is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the .zip file, and activate it. Keep the required base plugin active so that the addon works properly.
Lightbox Pro works as an additional component for those who use the Meow Apps ecosystem on image-focused websites. By opening photos in a dedicated overlay, it preserves the page context, improves gallery exploration, and helps portfolios, photo shoots, and visual collections maintain a cleaner presentation within WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro GPL-licensed?
Yes. Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro 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 Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro cost at Ultrapack?
Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro 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 Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro include updates?
Yes. The current version of Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro is 5.6.1, published at Ultrapack on Sep 4, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin Meow Apps | Lightbox Pro?
Requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
What changed in this version
Version 5.6.1
- Fix: Resolved a conflict with other plugins setting window.pswp that broke lightbox clicks.
- Fix: Declared imageSize and disableCache before the REST early return.
- Update: Cached image URLs are cleared automatically when Perfect Images changes its CDN settings.
- Update: Cleaned up unused imports, variables and indentation in the Meow Apps dashboard.
- 🎵 Discuss with others about Meow Lightbox on [the Discord]
- 🌴 Keep us motivated with [a little review here]
- 🥰 If you want to help us, check our [Patreon]
Version 5.6.0
- Add: Diagnostics tab that automatically detects REST API issues.
- Update: Reworked the Meow Apps dashboard with a plugin board, AI site analysis and a bounded speed test.
- Update: Minimum PHP requirement is now 8.1.
- Update: Images added after page load are now detected with a mutation observer instead of timed re-rendering.
- Fix: GPS coordinates and lens data are cached in post meta so third-party plugins no longer overwrite captions and descriptions.
- Fix: 1px line appearing under the image in the lightbox.
- Update: PhotoSwipe is now vendored in the plugin instead of pulled from npm, making it easier to debug and patch.
Version 5.5.9
- Fix: EXIF filters now run on cached page data.
- Fix: Download button only appears when a download link exists.
- Fix: Added credentials and nonce to the regenerate image data request.
Version 5.5.8
- Fix: Resolved an issue where gallery infinite scroll could get stuck in a load more loop.
- Update: Removed placeholder image handling in the lightbox.
- Add: Translations support for the lightbox interface with additional language coverage.
- 🎵 Discuss with others about Meow Lightbox on [the Discord]
- 🌴 Keep us motivated with [a little review here]
- 🥰 If you want to help us, check our [Patreon]
Version 5.5.7
- Update: Fullscreen is now a toolbar action, with "Start Fullscreen" available as a secondary option for mobile and desktop.
- Update: Date and Time are now separate settings in EXIF metadata display.
- Fix: Images without a lightbox ID but with a known cached URL now correctly load their metadata.
- Update: Simplified and refactored EXIF display functions.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
meow-lightbox-pro.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
meow-lightbox-pro.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
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