Title: WePOP
Author: WeDOK
Published: chunyo 29, 2025
Last modified: abril 7, 2026
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# WePOP
By [WeDOK](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wedok/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wepop.1.6.3.zip)
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* [Installation](https://arg.wordpress.org/plugins/wepop/#installation)
* [Development](https://arg.wordpress.org/plugins/wepop/#developers)
[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wepop/)
## Description
**Have you ever had multiple galleries on one page, only to find all the images
mixed together in the slideshow?**
Most lightbox plugins treat every image on the page as one big group. The only way
to separate them is to add shortcodes, manually set attributes, or dig into plugin
settings. It works—but it’s a pain.
**WePOP solves this automatically.**
Place WordPress Gallery blocks as you normally would. WePOP detects each gallery
independently and creates separate slideshows for each one—no extra steps required.
Switch grouping modes with a single click in the settings screen.
This plugin was built by a web professional with 23 years of hands-on site-building
experience. Every feature exists because it was needed in real production work.
### The Problem WePOP Solves
Imagine a restaurant site with three galleries on one page: food, interior, and
staff photos. With most lightbox plugins, clicking any image opens a slideshow that
mixes all three groups together.
Fixing that usually means:
* Adding `rel` attributes to every image manually *
Writing shortcodes around each gallery * Installing a separate gallery management
plugin
With WePOP, you don’t do any of that. The Gallery block structure you already built
is all it needs.
### What Makes WePOP Different
**Gutenberg-native grouping — no manual work**
WePOP reads your Gallery blocks
as distinct groups. Each gallery gets its own slideshow automatically. One click
in the settings switches between three modes: * **Gallery Blocks Mode** — each Gallery
block is its own slideshow (recommended) * **All Images Mode** — all images on the
page grouped together * **No Grouping Mode** — every image opens individually
**MP4 video popups — no YouTube required**
Host your own product demos, property
tours, or company introduction videos. WePOP opens MP4 files directly in an overlay—
no uploading to YouTube or Vimeo, no embedding restrictions, no third-party branding.
YouTube and Vimeo are also supported when you need them.
**Reacts only to media links**
WePOP only activates on links that point to image
or video files. Navigation links, buttons, and logos are completely ignored—no false
triggers, no need to manually exclude things.
**Captions that don’t cover your photos**
Alt text captions appear in a dedicated
strip below the image, not overlaid on top. On portrait shots and tall images, your
photo stays fully visible. In slideshow mode, captions slide in sync with each image.
**Per-image disable toggle**
Need one specific image to open in a new tab instead
of a popup? Flip the toggle in the image block sidebar. No code, no class names
to remember.
**Keyboard and accessibility ready**
Escape closes any popup. Arrow keys navigate
galleries. All controls include proper labels for screen readers. Works well for
corporate, government, and accessibility-conscious projects.
### Supported Media
* Images: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, webp, svg
* Video services: YouTube, Vimeo
* Direct video files: MP4
### Who It’s For
* **Photographers and portfolio sites** — multiple series on one page, each staying
in its own slideshow
* **Restaurants and hotels** — food, interior, and room galleries that don’t mix
* **Businesses** — product or service videos hosted on your own server
* **Web designers and agencies** — a reliable, low-maintenance lightbox that works
across client sites without conflicts
### Built Without Baggage
No jQuery. No front-end framework. WePOP runs on plain JavaScript, which means it
doesn’t conflict with your theme or other plugins, and it won’t slow your site down.
Core Web Vitals stay clean.
### Documentation & Support
* [Official documentation (Japanese)](https://wedok.jp/tools/wepop/)
### Popup Trigger Rules
WePOP activates only on links that point directly to supported media files or video
URLs. Regular links, navigation, and non-media elements are not affected.
**Supported media types:**
* Image files: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, webp, svg * Video
services: YouTube, Vimeo * Direct video files: MP4
**Where links are detected:**
* **Default**: On posts and static pages, WePOP looks
inside the main content area only (``, `.entry-content`, or `#content`). Header,
footer, and sidebars are not included. * **Extended**: Enable **Front page & blog
home** in settings to also load on the front page and blog index, and to detect
links across the entire page on posts and pages. * **Manual exclusion**: Add the`
wepop-disable` class to any link or wrapper element to skip it.
### Popup Mode Settings
* **Gallery Blocks Mode** — Images inside each Gallery block form their own independent
slideshow. Images outside gallery blocks open individually. This is the recommended
setting for most sites.
* **All Images Mode** — All qualifying images within the detection scope are grouped
into one slideshow.
* **No Grouping Mode** — Every image opens in its own popup with no navigation.
### Language Support
Admin interface is available in: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese(
Simplified), Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil).
### Feedback
If WePOP saves you time on a project, a quick rating on [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wepop/)
goes a long way. It helps other site owners find it and supports continued development.
Thank you.
## Screenshots
* [[
* Plugin settings screen
* [[
* Per-image “Disable Popup” toggle in the block editor
* [[
* Single image lightbox
* [[
* Grouped gallery slideshow with navigation
* [[
* YouTube popup
* [[
* Vimeo popup
* [[
* MP4 popup
* [[
* Optional alt text in a strip below the image (hidden when empty)
## Installation
1. Go to **Plugins Add New** in your WordPress admin.
2. Search for **WePOP**.
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
4. Visit **Settings WePOP** to choose your popup mode and preferences.
That’s it. WePOP starts working on your media links automatically.
## FAQ
### I have multiple galleries on one page. Will the images get mixed together?
No. In Gallery Blocks Mode (the default), each Gallery block forms its own independent
slideshow. Images in different galleries don’t mix.
### Do I need to add shortcodes or attributes to separate my galleries?
No. WePOP reads your Gallery block structure automatically. No extra markup or settings
are needed per gallery.
### Does WePOP require jQuery?
No. WePOP is built with plain JavaScript and has no external dependencies.
### Can I use it for videos hosted on my own server?
Yes. WePOP supports direct MP4 links. Link to your video file and it opens in a
popup overlay—no YouTube or Vimeo account required.
### Does it work with the Block Editor (Gutenberg)?
Yes. Grouping and slideshow behavior is built specifically around the Gallery block.
### Does it work with the Classic Editor?
Yes. Supported media links in your content will trigger the popup. Image grouping
works best when your gallery markup follows standard WordPress structure.
### How do I stop a specific image from opening in a popup?
Use the “Disable Popup” toggle in the image block sidebar in the block editor. No
code required.
### How do I use popups on my front page or blog index?
Enable **Front page & blog home** under **Settings WePOP**. This activates the
script on those views and also switches posts and pages to whole-page link detection.
### Why does a YouTube or Vimeo video say it can’t be played?
The video owner has disabled embedding on external sites. This is a restriction
set by the video uploader, not a WePOP issue.
### Why doesn’t the popup work on my site?
The most common cause is a caching or minification plugin altering JavaScript. Try
excluding WePOP scripts from your optimization settings.
### Does it work with page builders like Elementor?
Generally yes, as long as the builder outputs standard links to media files. Non-
standard gallery widgets may not support automatic grouping.
### Can I use WePOP with another lightbox plugin?
Two lightbox plugins on the same links will conflict. If you notice unexpected behavior,
disable the other lightbox plugin.
## Reviews
There are no reviews for this plugin.
## Contributors & Developers
“WePOP” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
* [ WeDOK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wedok/)
“WePOP” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wepop/contributors)
for their contributions.
[Translate “WePOP” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wepop)
### Interested in development?
[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wepop/), check out
the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wepop/), or subscribe to
the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wepop/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wepop/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
#### 1.6.3
* Fix: Remove document keydown listener when closing the image popup by any means(
not only Escape).
* Video popups: Escape key closes MP4, YouTube, and Vimeo overlays.
* Setting: Enable popups on front page and blog posts index (default off).
* Front/home **off**: Link detection is limited to the main content wrapper on
posts and static pages.
* Front/home **on**: Loads on front page and blog index; enables whole-page link
detection.
* Fix: Static front page with Front/home off no longer loads unnecessary scripts.
* Add svg to content filter for data-wepop.
* Enqueue script, style, and editor script with WEPOP_VERSION.
* REST POST /wepop/v1/disable: Added args schema, sanitization, and updated response
shape.
* Accessibility: Added localized aria-labels for close and navigation controls.
* Image lightbox: Alt captions now slide horizontally with slideshow images.
* Alt captions: Uses a dedicated row below the image to prevent overlapping on
tall images.
* Styling: Removed background bar for captions; uses white text with shadow for
contrast.
* Updated translations and settings screen copy.
#### 1.6.2
* Improved slideshow transitions for images with different sizes.
* Improved slide animation for grouped galleries.
* Updated alt text display position and styling.
* Alt text element is now hidden when empty.
* Fixed popup closing behavior when clicking the mask area.
#### 1.6.1
* Added popup support for YouTube, Vimeo, and MP4 videos.
* Added per-image “Disable Popup” option in the editor sidebar.
* Improved file-type detection and popup trigger logic.
* Enhanced slideshow transitions when grouping is enabled.
* Added basic information display in the settings screen.
#### 1.6.0
* Added Popup Mode setting (Gallery / All / None).
* Added swipe navigation on smartphones.
* Disabled background scrolling while popup is open.
* Added 3 new languages: Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil).
#### 1.5.4
* Updated wording for “No grouping” mode.
* Added missing gettext wrappers.
* Updated .pot and ja_JP translation files.
#### 1.5.3
* Added image grouping mode setting.
* Standalone images open individually in gallery mode.
* Improved multilingual loading system.
* Updated translations.
#### 1.5.2
* Corrected data-wepop attribute naming.
* Improved documentation and translations.
#### 1.5.1
* Improved multilingual interface.
* Updated settings UI.
#### 1.5
* First public release.
## Meta
* Version **1.6.3**
* Last updated **2 semanas ago**
* Active installations **20+**
* WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher **
* Tested up to **6.9.4**
* PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
* Languages
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wepop/) y [Japanese](https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/wepop/).
* [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wepop)
* Tags
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## Contributors
* [ WeDOK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wedok/)
## Support
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