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jQuery Lightbox Evolution

October 11, 2026
jQuery lightbox overlay showing a photo gallery above a web page with navigation buttons

14,00 €

Lightbox Evolution is a tool for displaying images, html content, maps, and videos in a “lightbox” style that floats overtop of web page. Using Lightbox Evolution, website authors can showcase a wide assortment of media in all major browsers without navigating users away from the…

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Why it is worth it

A long-established lightbox plugin with strong sales and a high rating, covering images, video, maps and HTML. Its last update was in 2013, so check it against your own setup.

  • Handles images, video, maps and HTML in one plugin
  • Over 6,000 sales with a 4.78 rating
  • Several themes with retina support
  • Layered PSD included for custom styling
  • Detailed changelog shows years of fixes
  • Last updated in 2013; modern jQuery compatibility is unconfirmed
  • Requires jQuery

Best for: Developers maintaining jQuery-based sites who want a configurable lightbox for galleries and mixed media.

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  • 6,189 sales
  • 4.78 (1,012)
  • by aeroalquimia
  • Updated August 18, 2013
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Description

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Lightbox Evolution is a tool for displaying images, html content, maps, and videos in a “lightbox” style that floats overtop of web page. Using Lightbox Evolution, website authors can showcase a wide assortment of media in all major browsers without navigating users away from the linking page.

Screenshots

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Themes

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iPad Compatible

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Technical Support

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Changelog

1.8.0 (Aug 17 2013)
* jQuery 2.0 compatible
* JW Player 6 compatible

1.7.3 (Feb 24 2013)
* Fixed multiple galleries bug.
* Added youku.com video server.
* Fixed '__flash__removeCallback' is undefined error in all versions of IE.

1.7.2 (Feb 21 2013)
* Fixed data-options bug with malformed JSON.

1.7.1 (Feb 17 2013)
* Now you can change the duration of the transition "loading".

1.7.0 (Jan 25 2013)
* Added retina support to default theme.
* Added retina support to evolution theme.
* Added retina support to carbono theme.
* Changed default animation. Now is a little less funny.
* Added maximized param.
* Fixed move param.
* Now autoresize=false only deactivate the max/min button.
* Fixed '__flash__removeCallback' is undefined error in IE9.
* Added preloading images in the gallery.
* Added ajax options.
* Added max size of videos, if the size is not defined by the user.
* Removed GoogleVideos and Gametrailers video servers.
* Dropped support for jQuery 1.3.
* Added maps.google.co.uk support.

1.6.10 (Oct 10 2012)
* Fixed Resize bug.

1.6.9 (Aug 12 2012)
* Added ratio param.
* Improved regex of image detection.
* Added Adobe Director support.
* Fixed Chrome bug scroll with percentages.
* Added compatibility jQuery 1.8.0
* Fixed IE7 Bug buttons div doesn't hide when is empty.

1.6.8 (Jul 05 2012)
* Fixed IE7/IE8 Bug.

1.6.7 (Jul 03 2012)
* Fixed title is undefined.

1.6.6 (Jun 30 2012)
* Added maxsize option.
* Fixed esqueleto.move opacity bug.
* All gallery system was changed.
* More examples added.

1.6.5 (May 28 2012)
* Fixed bug on custom buttons.

1.6.4 (May 20 2012)
* Fixed Dual script calling on Chrome 9+.
* Changed context of onOpen event.
* Critical: Changed the name of some properties.

1.6.3 (Apr 29 2012)
* Fixed scrollbars bug with Right-To-Left text.

1.6.2 (Apr 17 2012)
* Fixed IE9 Iframe 'feature' AKA Bug.

1.6.1 (Apr 06 2012)
* Added youtu.be detection.
* Fixed youtube videos don't play on iOS.

1.6.0 (Apr 01 2012)
* Fixed calculation of the size on iOS.
* Added better events on iOS.

1.5.8 (Feb 04 2012)
* Fixed 'evolution' and 'evolution-dark' theme.
* Fixed Maximize bug on IE.
* Fixed Calculate function.

1.5.7 (Jan 27 2012)
* Added a better mobile device detection.
* Fixed gallery bug.
* Removed Megavideo embed code.

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Frequently asked questions

Which browsers does jQuery Lightbox Evolution support?

The item lists IE6 to IE11, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome as compatible browsers. Test it in the live demo with the browsers you need to support.

Which jQuery versions does it work with?

The changelog states that version 1.8.0 is compatible with jQuery 2.0, and that support for jQuery 1.3 was dropped earlier. For newer jQuery releases, check the item page or test it yourself.

What content can it display?

It can show images, HTML content, maps and videos in a lightbox over the page. Galleries and Ajax content options are also mentioned in the changelog.

What files are included?

The download includes JavaScript, HTML and CSS files and a layered PSD. This lets you customise the appearance of the lightbox.

Does it work on tablets and mobile devices?

The item is listed as iPad compatible, and the changelog mentions several iOS fixes. Check the live demo on your own devices to confirm the behaviour.

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