Block Editor Gallery Slider is the ultimate solution for transforming your standard WordPress galleries into beautiful, interactive sliders with advanced lightbox functionality. Perfect for photographers, portfolios, e-commerce stores, and any website looking to showcase images professionally.

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Why Choose Block Editor Gallery Slider?

Zero Configuration Required – Works out of the box with sensible defaults
Dual Editor Support – Seamlessly integrates with both Gutenberg Block Editor and Classic Editor
WooCommerce Ready – Perfect for product galleries and e-commerce sites
Responsive & Mobile-Friendly – Beautiful on all devices and screen sizes
Lightweight & Fast – Optimized code ensures minimal impact on site performance
Advanced Lightbox – Elegant image preview with prev/next navigation at 50% opacity
Customizable Container Sizes – Choose from 540px to 1680px or full browser width
Individual Gallery Control – Enable/disable slider per gallery in Block Editor
Custom Post Types Support – Works with any registered custom post type

Perfect For

Photographers showcasing portfolios
E-commerce stores displaying product images
Real estate websites with property galleries
Travel blogs featuring destination photos
Creative agencies presenting project work
Wedding photographers sharing event galleries
Art galleries exhibiting collections online

Key Features

Gallery Management
* Convert standard WordPress galleries into interactive sliders instantly
* Individual gallery control in Block Editor (enable/disable per gallery)
* Global control in Classic Editor (applies to all galleries on a page)
* Multiple container size options (540px, 720px, 960px, 1140px, 1320px, 1680px, full width)
* Responsive design adapts to parent container width

Advanced Lightbox
* Two lightbox modes: Advanced (with prev/next at 50% opacity) and Basic (single image view)
* Smooth transitions and animations
* Click outside to close
* Keyboard navigation support
* Touch-friendly for mobile devices

Flexible Controls
* Enable/disable sliders globally on front-end
* Control slider visibility by post type (Posts, Pages, WooCommerce Products, Custom Post Types)
* Choose which editors show slider controls (Block Editor, Classic Editor)
* Granular settings for maximum flexibility

Performance Optimized
* Conditional script loading (only loads when needed)
* Minified CSS and JavaScript
* Efficient code with minimal database queries
* No jQuery conflicts

User-Friendly Interface
* Intuitive onboarding notice for new users
* Clear, step-by-step setup instructions
* Visual preview in Block Editor
* Dedicated settings page under Settings > Block Editor Gallery
* Helpful “How It Works” documentation built-in

How It Works

For Block Editor Users:
1. Create or edit a post/page
2. Add a Gallery block
3. Upload your images
4. In the Gallery block settings panel, find “Gallery Slider Options”
5. Choose your desired container width
6. Publish and view your stunning slider!

For Classic Editor Users:
1. Create or edit a post/page
2. Add images using “Add Media” > “Create Gallery”
3. In the sidebar, find “Gallery Slider Options” metabox
4. Enable the slider and choose container width
5. The slider applies to ALL galleries on that page
6. Publish and enjoy!

Settings & Configuration

Navigate to Settings > Block Editor Gallery to configure:

Front-End Sliders – Master on/off switch for all gallery sliders
Editor Controls – Show/hide slider controls in Block Editor or Classic Editor
Post Type Controls – Select which post types display slider functionality
Lightbox Mode – Choose between Advanced or Basic lightbox display

Backward Compatibility

Fully supports WordPress versions back to 6.6, ensuring smooth upgrades and compatibility with various WordPress configurations.

Developer Friendly

Clean, well-documented code following WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS)
Object-oriented PHP architecture
Extensible with WordPress hooks and filters
Modular SCSS and JavaScript structure
Easy to customize and extend

Translation Ready

Fully internationalized and translation-ready
.pot file included for easy translations
RTL (Right-to-Left) language support

Privacy & Security

No external API calls or data collection
All processing happens on your server
Follows WordPress security best practices
Regular security updates and patches
Nonce verification and capability checks throughout

Additional Information

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and live demos are available on our official website.

Support

Community support via WordPress.org Forums
Priority support available through our website

Contributing

Love the plugin? Here’s how you can help:

About the Developer

Created and maintained by Krasen Slavov – WordPress developer specializing in clean, performant plugins that enhance the WordPress experience.

Pro Version

Currently, this plugin does not have a premium version. All features are available for free! If you’d like to support ongoing development, consider becoming a patron.

Block Editor Gallery Slider – Transform Galleries into Beautiful Sliders