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Custom WordPress Gallery Plugin

Free

Create responsive WordPress image galleries using masonry layouts, sliders and reusable image boards. Includes filtering, built-in lightbox, lazy loading, optional image protection and WooCommerce Shop Mode for selling photographs and artwork.

✅ Masonry Layouts
✅ Image Boards
✅ Gallery Filters
✅ Responsive Sliders
✅ Built-in Lightbox
✅ Lazy Loading
✅ WooCommerce Shop Mode
✅ Image Protection
✅ Shortcode Based

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Description

Perfect For

  • 📷 Photographers
  • 🎨 Artists
  • 🛒 WooCommerce Stores
  • 🏢 Business Websites
  • 🏡 Property & Estate Agents
  • 🎓 Schools & Colleges
  • 📁 Portfolios
  • 📰 Blogs & Magazines

Live Gallery Demonstrations

The examples below use the actual plugin running on this website.

Rather than static screenshots, these galleries allow you to see the different layouts and features before downloading.

Flowers Masonry Gallery

A responsive masonry gallery displaying images from the Flowers board.

Ideal for photography, portfolios and image collections where photographs have different dimensions.

Demo in additional tab

Flowers Slider Gallery

The same image board displayed as a responsive slider.

Perfect for featured images, portfolios and homepage banners.

Demo in additional tab

Complete Image Collection

This demonstration displays the full image library using a masonry layout.

It shows how the plugin performs when displaying a larger number of images organised across multiple collections.

Demo in additional tab

Main Features

The plugin includes a wide range of gallery features designed for both personal and commercial websites.

Multiple Gallery Layouts

  • Responsive masonry layouts
  • Image sliders
  • Organised image boards
  • Random image displays
  • Reusable image collections

Built-in Lightbox

Every gallery includes an integrated lightbox featuring:

  • Full-screen viewing
  • Zoom controls
  • Gesture zoom
  • Magnifying glass hint
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Multiple arrow positions
  • Sweep mode

No additional lightbox plugin is required.


Gallery Organisation

Images can be grouped into reusable boards allowing galleries to be organised by subject, project or category.

The same image collection can be displayed in multiple layouts without creating duplicate galleries.


Shortcode Support

Insert galleries into:

  • Pages
  • Posts
  • Landing pages
  • Custom templates

Because the plugin uses standard WordPress shortcodes it works independently of most themes and page builders.


Performance

Large galleries remain efficient thanks to optional lazy loading.

Benefits include:

  • Faster page loading
  • Reduced bandwidth usage
  • Images loaded only when needed

Image Protection

Optional Strict Mode helps discourage casual image copying.

Features include:

  • Disable right-click
  • Disable dragging
  • Prevent image selection
  • Protect lightbox images

Although no website can completely prevent copying, these options provide a useful deterrent.


WooCommerce Shop Mode

Shop Mode integrates your gallery system with WooCommerce product images.

When enabled:

  • Strict Mode protections are automatically activated
  • A “Gallery Image” column is added in the WooCommerce product list
  • A “Gallery Image” panel is added inside the Product Data section
  • Select a gallery image and assign it as the product’s featured image
  • Product images can optionally display a watermark

Front-end Shop behaviour

  • The selected image is used as the WooCommerce product image
  • The image links to the product page
  • Standard WooCommerce “Add to Cart” is used for purchases
  • Optional watermark is applied per product image


Technical Information

  • WordPress shortcode based
  • Responsive layouts
  • WooCommerce compatible
  • Optional lazy loading
  • Built-in lightbox
  • Image board support
  • Filter support
  • Shop Mode included

Current Status

The plugin continues to evolve as part of my Web Workbench project. New features and improvements are added as practical requirements emerge during real-world development and testing.


Support & Feedback

Feedback is always welcome.

If you have suggestions, feature requests or ideas for future improvements, I’d be pleased to hear from you. Many of the current features were added to solve real-world requirements, and future versions will continue to be developed in the same way.


Masonry Flowers Demo
Flowers Slider Demo
Random Full Masonry Demo

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Frequently asked questions

Does this plugin work with WooCommerce?

Yes. The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce and extends product images rather than replacing WooCommerce functionality. Shop Mode uses standard WooCommerce product pages, carts, and checkout.

Do I need extra plugins for the lightbox or galleries?

No. The plugin includes a built-in lightbox and all gallery layouts. You do not need any additional gallery or lightbox plugins.

Can I use both single images and image bundles on products?

Yes. A single image product can use a single featured image of the woocomerce product main image or a bundle uses images displayed as a gallery grid beneath the main product image.

Will this plugin slow down my website?

No. The plugin includes optional lazy loading, meaning images only load when needed. This helps improve performance on pages with large galleries.

Can I disable Shop Mode or image protection features?

Yes. All features are optional. You can enable or disable Shop Mode, watermarking, and Strict Mode protections globally or per product depending on your setup.

Can I see the plugin working in Shop Mode?

Yes — you can see a live example of the plugin working with WooCommerce Shop Mode here:

👉 https://webworkbench.co.uk/product/european-goldfinch-at-the-garden-feeder/

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