What is the LightBox Effect?

Lightbox is a type of effect generally used in the gallery or to show the images of the website to the visitor. It is an overlay that goes over the window with a pop-up to show the image in the zoom format and the rest of the background of the page will be darkened. So that the visitor can see every detail of the image. 

It is the best practice to showcase the product or to use it in the gallery if your website is mainly focused on the images to improve the user experience.

Let us see how to add the Lightbox effect to the WordPress gallery.

Adding a responsive lightbox effect to the galleries on your WordPress website allows you to showcase your images in a more professional and engaging manner. When users click on an image, it opens in a pop-up window, providing a distraction-free viewing experience. Whether you’re a photographer displaying high-resolution images or a WooCommerce store owner showcasing product galleries, the lightbox effect enhances user engagement and interaction.

In this article, we will see How we can add the Lightbox effect to our WordPress website.