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Meow Lightbox Pro changelog

Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 5.6.5 · 30 Oct 2026 40 versions Since Oct 2024

2026 17 versions

5.6.5 Latest 30 Oct 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security: Escape attribute values when the HTML parser rewrites a tag that has a duplicated attribute.
5.6.4 26 Oct 2026 2 new2 improved2 fixed
New
  • Location metadata, showing the place of the photo in the lightbox, with a toggle in the Metadata settings.
  • New Meow Apps dashboard with Health, Errors and About tabs, and a header row with the version in the settings.
Improved
  • Image blocks are now part of the default selectors.
  • New installs now default to OpenStreetMap for the location map, labelled as suited for light traffic. Existing map settings are kept.
Fixed
  • Private and draft images are no longer returned by the lightbox data endpoint.
  • Broken links in the Go Pro sentence.
5.6.3 10 Oct 2026 1 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • Lightbox labels are now translated in PHP, so they can be translated on translate.wordpress.org and with Loco.
Fixed
  • Security: Crafted comment text could inject script through the page parser.
  • Lightbox now loads its own styles when another plugin or theme ships a PhotoSwipe stylesheet that does not cover it, such as Bricks.
5.6.2 3 Oct 2026 1 improved
Improved
  • The PhotoSwipe buttons, the sharing close button and the image error message can now be translated.
5.6.1 4 Sep 2026 3 improved2 fixed3 changed
Improved
  • The License Issue badge now shows the actual reason instead of a generic label.
  • Cached image URLs are cleared automatically when Perfect Images changes its CDN settings.
  • Cleaned up unused imports, variables and indentation in the Meow Apps dashboard.
Fixed
  • Resolved a conflict with other plugins setting window.pswp that broke lightbox clicks.
  • Declared imageSize and disableCache before the REST early return.
Changed
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5.6.0 20 Aug 2026 1 new4 improved2 fixed
New
  • Diagnostics tab that automatically detects REST API issues.
Improved
  • Reworked the Meow Apps dashboard with a plugin board, AI site analysis and a bounded speed test.
  • Minimum PHP requirement is now 8.1.
  • Images added after page load are now detected with a mutation observer instead of timed re-rendering.
  • PhotoSwipe is now vendored in the plugin instead of pulled from npm, making it easier to debug and patch.
Fixed
  • GPS coordinates and lens data are cached in post meta so third-party plugins no longer overwrite captions and descriptions.
  • 1px line appearing under the image in the lightbox.
5.5.9 30 Jul 2026 3 fixed
Fixed
  • EXIF filters now run on cached page data.
  • Download button only appears when a download link exists.
  • Added credentials and nonce to the regenerate image data request.
5.5.8 28 Jun 2026 1 new1 improved1 fixed3 changed
New
  • Translations support for the lightbox interface with additional language coverage.
Improved
  • Removed placeholder image handling in the lightbox.
Fixed
  • Resolved an issue where gallery infinite scroll could get stuck in a load more loop.
Changed
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5.5.7 30 May 2026 3 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Fullscreen is now a toolbar action, with "Start Fullscreen" available as a secondary option for mobile and desktop.
  • Date and Time are now separate settings in EXIF metadata display.
  • Simplified and refactored EXIF display functions.
Fixed
  • Images without a lightbox ID but with a known cached URL now correctly load their metadata.
5.5.6 7 May 2026 2 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Dynamic aria-label updates for lightboxified images.
  • Internationalization support in lightbox components.
Improved
  • Removed default titles from next and previous buttons.
Fixed
  • Sub-pixel flickers in the lightbox display.
5.5.5 25 Apr 2026 2 improved
Improved
  • Refreshed the welcome message screen with a new layout.
  • Better UI/UX.
5.5.4 19 Apr 2026 2 new1 improved
New
  • Question icon to the Tutorial button in the header.
  • Support for JSON styling on Google Maps.
Improved
  • Refactored output buffering logic.
5.5.3 17 Apr 2026 2 new1 improved2 fixed3 changed
New
  • Support for displaying EXIF data on Meow Gallery images without requiring REST calls, using a new dynamic fetch approach.
  • A "Reset GPS" button in the Meow GPS widget, positioned below the coordinates for easy access.
Improved
  • Improved support for float-format and inverse time offset GPS EXIF data.
Fixed
  • Resolved an issue where dynamic cache keys could exceed the WordPress transient name limit by using MD5 hashing.
  • Resolved an issue where scrolling with the mouse wheel on the Description field was not working correctly.
Changed
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5.5.1 9 Mar 2026 2 new2 improved1 fixed
New
  • Added aria-label attributes to UI elements (accessibility for screen readers).
  • Added support for fullscreen mode to provide an immersive viewing experience.
Improved
  • Improved image performance by using hardware-accelerated CSS on image elements.
  • Reorganized the "Features" options for a clearer layout.
Fixed
  • Corrected a configuration check in the bundled HTML parser library.
5.5.0 25 Feb 2026 2 new2 improved1 fixed
New
  • New autoplay option for slideshows so galleries can play automatically.
  • Support for rendering the lightbox inside a parent element.
Improved
  • Orphaned media now reuses existing IDs for the same URL to avoid duplicate entries.
  • Upgraded the DiDom library to v2 to resolve double-encoding issues.
Fixed
  • Hotfix to prevent server errors (500) when EXIF GPS data is not formatted as an array.
5.4.9 27 Jan 2026 2 improved3 fixed3 changed
Improved
  • Improve mobile and tablet detection by using the browser’s user agent.
  • Allow Orphans to support custom width and height attributes.
Fixed
  • Improve shutter speed handling by converting string values to floats.
  • Speed up thumbnail loading by cleaning URLs before checking for related media attachments.
  • Ensure deep linking only opens after the page has fully rendered to prevent broken or partial views.
Changed
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5.4.8 5 Jan 2026 5 new1 improved2 fixed
New
  • Support responsive images by handling srcset data for better image quality and performance.
  • Introduce a "Skip dynamic" option to fetch images as orphans for setups not using wp-json.
  • Enable the Metadata Toggle feature across all themes.
  • Support infinite loading with Meow Gallery.
  • Introduce a new "Flat Light" visual theme for the lightbox.
Improved
  • Improve image matching and lazy loading by using data-src instead of src when available.
Fixed
  • Improve display and interaction on small screens, including forcing arrow visibility on mobile devices.
  • Improve lightbox behavior to properly handle rerendering while it remains open.

2025 20 versions

5.4.7 14 Dec 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Hotfix to resolve issues with duplicated cache entries.
5.4.6 7 Dec 2025 2 new1 improved2 fixed
New
  • Introduce an option to enable JavaScript logs for easier debugging and support.
  • New 'include_orphans' option to include media not in the WordPress Media Library in the lightbox.
Improved
  • Clear the plugin cache automatically when a post is saved to ensure changes are reflected immediately.
Fixed
  • Correct handling of anti-selectors on parent classes so elements are excluded from the lightbox as expected.
  • Resolve an issue where the disable_cache setting was always treated as false in REST API requests.
5.4.5 4 Dec 2025 1 new2 improved1 fixed
New
  • Added caching for dynamic content to reduce REST API calls.
Improved
  • Refactored how styles are loaded.
  • Improved the way anti-selectors are handled.
Fixed
  • Corrected the regenerate MWL data process.
5.4.4 3 Dec 2025 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Prevent long image captions from running off the screen.
  • Correct EXIF data display in the Flat theme.
5.4.3 3 Dec 2025 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Resolve a PHP warning related to image metadata handling for smoother media processing.
  • Prevent an error when combining keyword values to ensure keyword handling works reliably.
5.4.2 1 Dec 2025 2 new2 improved4 fixed
New
  • Introduced orientation-based caption classes and a new Flat theme orientation setting.
  • Added a rendering delay option and improved handling of static and dynamic content, including a renderMeowLightboxWithSelector function and more reliable media queuing.
Improved
  • Simplified the Flat theme by forcing the "below" display.
  • Refreshed documentation to cover the new Flat theme options and rendering behavior.
Fixed
  • Adjusted Flat theme captions so they no longer propagate clicks or move when toggling animations.
  • Improved EXIF time handling by using EXIF OffsetTime (0x9010).
  • Made the Flat theme use only lightboxified elements, optimized JavaScript selectors, and ensured captions no longer get stuck hidden.
  • Updated data transformation and regeneration functions to better handle null or undefined inputs and reliably find attachments by ID.
5.4.1 25 Nov 2025 2 new2 improved4 fixed2 changed
New
  • New Preview Lightbox in the Settings.
  • Introduced a new "Metadata Toggle".
Improved
  • Refreshed the Dark Glass, Light Glass and Plain Dark themes.
  • Simplifid the Settings UI.
Fixed
  • Correct separate galleries skipping the first gallery.
  • Improved caption focus and related events.
  • Prevent magnification from zooming when disabled.
  • Hide the social sharing icon unless deep linking is enabled.
Changed
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5.3.8 19 Nov 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Hotfix to prevent errors by ensuring selectors are not empty.
5.3.7 18 Nov 2025 1 new1 improved3 fixed
New
  • New Cosmic Theme and Glass features.
Improved
  • Updated MeowKit.
Fixed
  • Slideshow intervals for more consistent display.
  • Cursor issues when hovering over thumbnails.
  • Styling inconsistencies.
5.3.6 12 Nov 2025 5 improved3 fixed
Improved
  • Added option to toggle fullscreen mode from settings.
  • Disabled fullscreen mode when map is open.
  • Preserved fullscreen state across different media.
  • Improved accessibility with labels and focus navigation.
  • Added "Hide Arrows On Mobile" option for cleaner mobile view.
Fixed
  • Hidden elements with display none when zoomed in.
  • Hotfix for charset handling in HtmlDomParser.
  • Corrected mobile meta size to prevent images from jumping during load.
5.3.5 29 Sep 2025 1 new1 improved2 fixed
New
  • GPS feature with direct link to Google Maps.
Improved
  • Moved ALT attribute handling.
Fixed
  • Optimized PhotoSwipe for better performance.
  • Removed unnecessary logs.
5.3.4 27 Aug 2025 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Resolved overlapping checkboxes.
  • Fixed PhotoSwipe AntiSelector logic to correctly handle images with same ID.
5.3.3 16 Aug 2025 1 new1 improved3 fixed
New
  • Support for "Separate Galleries" feature when using PhotoSwipe.
Improved
  • Enhanced PhotoSwipe UI with sleek, liquid glass finish.
Fixed
  • Corrected missing or incorrect ALT text for images.
  • Reversed PhotoSwipe data order to ensure thumbnails display correctly.
  • Resolved issue where PhotoSwipe captions weren't visible when animations enabled.
5.3.2 23 Jul 2025 1 new
New
  • Leaflet images that were missing to improve map visuals.
5.3.1 1 Jul 2025 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Improved zoom functionality for better mobile experience.
Fixed
  • Refined initialization process to prevent unwanted Meow Common messages.
5.3.0 4 May 2025 1 new
New
  • Support for keyboard navigation.
5.2.9 1 May 2025 2 new1 improved2 fixed
New
  • Added internationalization support for translations.
  • Introduced deep linking slug option to customize URL structure.
Improved
  • Dynamically imported PhotoSwipe CSS with namespace to avoid conflicts.
Fixed
  • Ensured end_ob function only flushes if output buffering is active.
  • Removed "auto" value from file sizes in image attachment handling.
5.2.8 12 Mar 2025 1 new3 improved1 fixed
New
  • Added logging for media ID resolution and DOM element detection.
Improved
  • Improved MIME type detection for better media compatibility.
  • Refactored PhotoSwipe captions to render properly, matching Default behavior.
  • Enhanced captions with scrolling, improved layout, and better visibility.
Fixed
  • Resolved warning related to MIME type handling.
5.2.7 17 Feb 2025 2 new2 improved1 fixed1 changed
New
  • Support for videos in Default Engine.
  • Implemented anti-selector filtering in PhotoSwipe data.
Improved
  • Improved PhotoSwipe by allowing captions to show/hide when zooming.
  • Refactored social sharing to use dynamic settings.
Fixed
  • Prevented Default Engine from closing when clicking on map.
Changed
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5.2.6 1 Jan 2025 1 improved4 fixed
Improved
  • Reorganized EXIF to have Lens and Camera together.
Fixed
  • Hide EXIF data if none should be displayed.
  • PhotoSwipe Map scales same way as Default Engine.
  • Hide captions on map view for PhotoSwipe.
  • Remove Camera Name from Lens to avoid seeing it twice.

2024 3 versions

5.2.5 6 Dec 2024 1 new1 improved2 fixed
New
  • AddToMeowLightboxQueue to dynamically add images with metadata.
Improved
  • Scaling logic moved to server-side.
Fixed
  • Compatibility with Envira Galleries (and more, via mwl_image_attributes).
  • Error "Could Not Update Options".
5.2.4 4 Nov 2024 1 new1 fixed
New
  • Google Maps settings for Map Types.
Fixed
  • PhotoSwipe Location without GPS data.
5.2.3 17 Oct 2024 1 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • RTF Fix option for Default Engine.
Improved
  • Enhanced code architecture.
Fixed
  • PhotoSwipe display issues.