Description
At a glance
Looking for FancyBox for WordPress v3.4.2? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 30K+ active installs · 4.6/5 rating from 92 reviews · updated August 7, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.6+ & PHP 7.4+.
FancyBox for WordPress turns the images you already have into a lightbox gallery. Activate it and every image that links to a full-size file opens in an overlay instead of loading a new page — in posts, pages, widgets and the block editor’s gallery blocks, with no shortcodes and nothing to add to your content.
If the defaults suit you, there is nothing to configure.
What you get out of the box
- Click any linked image to open it in an overlay, with the rest of the page dimmed behind it
- Arrow keys, on-screen arrows, swipe on touch devices, and Escape to close
- Zoom, slideshow, thumbnail strip and full-screen controls in the toolbar
- Captions taken from the image title, the block editor’s caption, or a
data-captionattribute - Galleries grouped automatically — everything on the page, per post, or per gallery block
- PDFs, videos and other pages open in the lightbox too
What you can change
Settings live under Settings Fancybox for WP, split into Appearance, Animations, Behaviour, Galleries and Misc:
- Overlay colour and opacity, padding, border, background colour
- Caption position (inside the frame, over the image, or below it), size and colour
- Opening and transition animations, and their speed
- Close on overlay click, close on image click, zoom on click, mouse-wheel navigation, looping
- Turn the lightbox off on mobile, on WooCommerce shop pages, or on product pages
- Exclude PDF links, or exclude individual images with
class="nolightbox" - A custom jQuery expression if you want to decide exactly which links are affected
Built on FancyBox 3
The plugin bundles FancyBox 3.5.7. Nothing is loaded from an external CDN, so no visitor data leaves your site. The bundled copy is namespaced (fancyboxforwp) so it will not collide with a FancyBox that your theme or another plugin already loads.
Translations
Available in your language through WordPress.org language packs. Translations are contributed by the community at translate.wordpress.org — help for your locale is very welcome.
Contributing
Development happens on GitHub. Bug reports and pull requests are welcome.
This plugin is developed and maintained by Colorlib, who also make free WordPress themes.
If it is useful to you, a review genuinely helps.
Frequently asked questions
What is FancyBox for WordPress?
FancyBox for WordPress is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 3.4.2. It is active on over 30K websites.
Is FancyBox for WordPress free to download?
Yes — FancyBox for WordPress 3.4.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.6 out of 5 based on 92 reviews.
How do I install FancyBox for WordPress 3.4.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for FancyBox for WordPress?
FancyBox for WordPress 3.4.2 requires WordPress 5.6 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was FancyBox for WordPress last updated?
Version 3.4.2 was last updated on August 7, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the FancyBox for WordPress download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 3.4.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.4.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 7, 2026 |
| Active installs | 30,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (92 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | colorlibplugins |
| Tags | fancybox, images, lightbox, photos, pictures |
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