Description
Luxe Gallery revolutionizes WordPress galleries with a visual grid editor that lets you create unique hero layouts. Combined with automatic WebP conversion, category-based organization and an immersive fullscreen view, it offers the perfect solution for professional image presentations.
Key Features
- 🎨 Visual Grid Editor: Create custom hero layouts with drag & drop – uniquely customizable for each gallery
- 📱 Mobile-First Design: Responsive design with Swiper slider for mobile devices
- 🗂️ Category-Based Organization: Organize images in custom categories
- 💡 PhotoSwipe Lightbox: Modern, touch-friendly lightbox experience
- ⚡ WebP Optimization: Automatic WebP conversion for better performance
- 🎨 Drag & Drop Interface: Intuitive admin interface for managing images
- 📝 Shortcode Support: Easy integration with
[luxe_gallery id="123"] - 🔧 Page Builder Integration: Native support for Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder and Bricks Builder
- ⚙️ Comprehensive Settings: Fully configurable options for performance and design
Performance Features
- Lazy Loading: Images are loaded only when needed
- WebP Support: Automatic conversion to modern image formats
- Optimized Database Queries: Minimal impact on website performance
- CDN Compatible: Works with all common CDN solutions
Page Builder Compatibility
- Gutenberg Block: Native block for the WordPress Block Editor
- Elementor Widget: Fully integrated widget with live preview
- Divi Module: Custom module for the Divi Builder
- Beaver Builder Module: Seamless integration with Beaver Builder
- Bricks Builder Element: Native Bricks element with all options
Technical Details
- Fully responsive and mobile-optimized
- SEO-friendly with structured data
- Accessibility compliant (WCAG 2.1)
- Translation-ready (i18n)
- Compatible with all major themes and page builders
- Clean, validated code
Shortcode Usage
[luxe_gallery id="123"]
id: The gallery ID (required)
Technical Information
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- MySQL 5.6 or higher
- At least 64MB PHP Memory Limit
Recommended Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- MySQL 8.0 or higher
- 128MB PHP Memory Limit
- GD Library or ImageMagick for WebP conversion
Used Libraries
- PhotoSwipe 5.4.4 (MIT License)
- Swiper.js 12.0.2 (MIT License)
- All licenses are GPL-compatible
Support
For support and questions visit:
* Website: https://jajasolutions.de
* Plugin Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/luxe-gallery (after publication)
* Developer: Janni Hares
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Visit our GitHub repository for more information.
Privacy
Luxe Gallery does not collect any personal data from website visitors. All data is stored locally in your WordPress installation.
Screenshots
Hero Grid Layout – Attractive 5-image grid as entry point 
Mobile Slider – Optimized display for mobile devices 
Category-Based Gallery – Organized image display with navigation 
PhotoSwipe Lightbox – Modern lightbox experience
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Luxe Gallery
Installation
- Upload the plugin via the WordPress admin panel or install it through the plugin directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to ‘Luxe Gallery’ > ‘Add New’ to create your first gallery
- Configure the plugin settings under ‘Luxe Gallery’ > ‘Settings’
- Use the shortcode
[luxe_gallery id="ID"]to display the gallery
Usage with Page Builders
Gutenberg: Search for the “ Luxe Gallery” block in the Block Editor
Elementor: Find the “ Luxe Gallery” widget in the Elementor sidebar
Divi: Add the “ Luxe Gallery” module from the Divi Builder
Beaver Builder: Select “ Luxe Gallery” from the Content Modules
Bricks Builder: Use the “ Luxe Gallery” element in the Bricks Editor
Manual Installation
- Upload the plugin directory to the
/wp-content/plugins/folder - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Follow the installation steps above
FAQ
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How do I create a new gallery?
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- Go to ‘Luxe Gallery’ > ‘Add New’
- Enter a title for your gallery
- Select 5 hero images for the grid layout
- Add categories and organize your images
- Save the gallery and copy the generated shortcode
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Does the plugin support WebP images?
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Yes, Luxe Gallery automatically converts uploaded images to WebP format for better performance. This can be configured in the plugin settings.
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Is the plugin responsive?
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Absolutely! Luxe Gallery is developed mobile-first and provides optimal display on all devices, from smartphones to desktop computers.
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Can I customize the design?
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Yes, the plugin offers comprehensive settings options. Additionally, you can further customize the appearance with CSS.
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Does it work with my theme?
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Luxe Gallery is designed to be compatible with most WordPress themes. If you encounter issues, please contact support.
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Does the plugin work with page builders?
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Yes! Luxe Gallery offers native integration for all major page builders:
– Gutenberg (WordPress Block Editor)
– Elementor
– Divi Builder
– Beaver Builder
– Bricks BuilderEach builder has its own custom module/widget with live preview and all settings options.
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Which file formats are supported?
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The plugin supports all common image formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP and SVG.
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Can I use multiple galleries on one page?
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Yes, you can include as many galleries as you like on a page by using multiple shortcodes.
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Are there limits to the number of images?
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No, there are no technical limits. Performance depends on your hosting and the number of images.
Reviews
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Contributors & Developers
“Luxe Gallery” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Updated all original strings to en_US for Polyglots compliance
- Synced localization files and builder labels
- Prepared release assets for WordPress.org distribution
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Hero grid layout with 5 configurable images
- Category-based gallery organization
- Mobile-optimized Swiper slider
- PhotoSwipe lightbox integration
- Automatic WebP conversion
- Comprehensive plugin settings
- Drag & drop admin interface
- Full internationalization
- Performance optimizations