Photobox
Image Gallery Module for Joomla
- Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C pluginRuns on Joomla 5 and 6 without the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin, so you can keep it switched off.
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
- 5.0See the reviews
- v2.1.1· Updated 2 days ago
- 4.2K+downloads
- PHP 8.1+
- Instant accessReady to install right after checkout
- One-click updatesNew releases install from the Joomla administrator
- Lifetime optionPay once and keep future releases
- 30-day guaranteeFull refund if it is not the right fit
Features
What can Photobox do for you?
Seven feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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No jQuery
Vanilla Lightbox
- Modern overlayDark Photobox-style lightbox with prev/next, filmstrip, and captions.
- Keyboard & swipeArrows, Escape, Space (autoplay), and touch swipe.
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Pinterest-Style
Masonry Layout
- Flowing columnsNatural image heights with CSS masonry (on by default).
- Or uniform gridTurn masonry off for equal cells — great for compact layouts.
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Two Behaviours
OnClick & OnLoad
- OnClickVisitors open the lightbox when they tap a thumbnail.
- OnLoadOptional auto-open of the first image for impactful demos.
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Three Ways
Module + Plugin + Button
- ModuleDrop a gallery in any position with tabbed settings.
- Shortcode & editor buttonInsert {photobox folder="…"} from articles.
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Fast Performance
WebP Thumb Cache
- Smart resizeCached under images/mod_photobox_cache/ with optional WebP.
- Folder or slidesLoad a whole folder or pick individual images with captions.
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Look & Feel
Themes & Accent
- Modern 2026 / Minimal / DarkMatch your brand with an accent colour (#1819ed default).
- Thumb stylingBorder, radius, shadow, and filters.
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Future-Proof
Joomla 4 / 5 / 6
- Services architectureNamespaced module + content plugin + editors-xtd package.
- Install oncepkg_photobox_2.0.zip ships everything.
Changelog
What's new
10 releases since version 1.2. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.
- Runs on Joomla 5 and 6 with the Behaviour Backward Compatibility plugins disabled
- The editor button uses the Joomla 5 plugin service and Web Asset Manager
- Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 services architecture (namespaced module)
- Vanilla CSS/JS lightbox with jx-pbx prefix (no jQuery / Photobox 1.8)
- Masonry layout (default) or uniform CSS grid
- Keyboard, swipe, filmstrip, counter, captions, autoplay
- Themes: Modern 2026, Minimal, Dark + accent colour (close-button hover uses accent)
- WebP thumbnail cache under images/mod_photobox_cache/
- Content plugin shortcode {photobox …}
- Editors-xtd button with insert modal (masonry option)
- Package pkg_photobox_2.0.zip (module + content + editors-xtd)
- Tabbed parameters: Look & Feel / Lightbox / Images / Advanced
- Default thumb size raised for sharper grids (e.g. 720×480; masonry uses width-only)
- Removed separate Close Button Hover Color setting (follows Accent Color)
- Removed jQuery dependency and legacy Photobox library conflicts
- WebAssetManager, improved XML labels, security hardening
- Fully compatible with Joomla 4, 5, and 6
- Replaced timthumb with Joomla's native Image class for image resizing
- Advanced thumbnail styling (border, radius, shadow, filters)
- Flexbox gallery layout + gallery item padding
- Support Joomla 5
- No need for a Backward Compatibility Plugin
- Code optimization
- Removed Fixed width
- Removed jQuery load in body
- Supports Joomla 4
- Joomla Updater integrated
Show 4 older releases
- Fixed image loading issue for Image Slide options
- Uses LazyLoad to load thumbnail images
- CSS issue fix
- Uses Joomla Update System
- Uses Joomla jQuery Framework
- Uses Joomla Subform
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Photobox, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
- Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.
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FAQ
Questions about Photobox
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What is Photobox 2.0?
A Joomla image gallery with a modern Photobox-style lightbox — module, content shortcode, and editor button in one package. Vanilla JS (no jQuery), masonry or uniform grid, filmstrip, captions, and WebP thumbs.
Which Joomla versions are supported?
Joomla 4, 5, and 6. PHP 8.0+ required.
What is included in the package?
pkg_photobox_2.0.zip installs the site module (Photobox), Content - Photobox, and Editor Button - Photobox.
How do I add a gallery module?
Go to Content → Site Modules → New → Photobox. Set Images → Folder (e.g. images/photobox), adjust Look & Feel, assign a position and menu, then Publish.
How do I use a shortcode?
Enable Content - Photobox, then use {photobox folder="images/photobox" columns="3" masonry="1" thumbwidth="720"} or the Photobox editor button.
What is masonry layout?
Masonry (on by default) uses flowing columns so images keep their natural height. Turn it off under Look & Feel (or masonry="0") for a uniform CSS grid.
What is OnLoad vs OnClick?
OnClick opens the lightbox when a thumb is clicked. OnLoad opens the first image automatically when the page loads.
Where do captions appear?
In the lightbox under the large image (not as a hover overlay on the grid). Set captions via slides or auto-captions from filenames.
Does it need jQuery?
No. Version 2.0 uses vanilla JS/CSS with the jx-pbx prefix.
Where are cached thumbnails stored?
Under images/mod_photobox_cache/. Delete that folder to rebuild thumbs after changing sizes or toggling WebP.
Help from the people who built it
- Documentation Installation, configuration and usage guides for this extension. Read the docs →
- Support portal Open a ticket with the developers. We reply to your first request within 24 business hours. Open a ticket →
- Live demos Try this extension on a live demo before you buy. Open this demo →
- Support policy What support covers, response times and how to get the fastest answer. Read the policy →
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