Title: Photonic Gallery &amp; Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug &amp; Others
Author: Sayontan Sinha
Published: <strong>2011년 9월 2일</strong>
Last modified: 2026년 4월 13일

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# Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others

 작성자: [Sayontan Sinha](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sayontan/)

[다운로드](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/photonic.3.31.zip)

 * [세부사항](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/#description)
 * [평가](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/#reviews)
 *  [설치](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/#installation)
 * [개발](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/#developers)

 [지원](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/)

## 설명

Photonic takes the WordPress gallery and super-charges it with a lot of added functionality.
It adds support for several new sources and parameters to enhance the content and
look-and-feel of your galleries. It supports [Flickr](https://flickr.com) photos,
Albums (Photosets), Galleries and Collections, along with [SmugMug](https://smugmug.com)
folders, albums and images, and [Zenfolio](https://zenfolio.com) photos, Photosets
and Groups. You can also set up authentication so that visitors can see private 
and protected photos from each provider.

When used without the Gutenberg editor Photonic by default overrides the `gallery`
shortcode. In case you happen to be using a theme or plugin that already overrides
the `gallery` shortcode, Photonic provides you with the option to use your own shortcode
for Photonic galleries. This lets your plugins coexist. Bear in mind that if you
deactivate Photonic you will have to remove all instances of this custom shortcode,
something that is not required if you stick to the `gallery` shortcode.

When used with Gutenberg Photonic creates no shortcodes, rather it creates blocks.
If some of your posts were written with Gutenberg and some without, Photonic supports
both scenarios.

### Lightboxes

Of all plugins free or paid, Photonic has support built in for the highest number
of lightbox scripts. This includes scripts that run on pure JavaScript without relying
on external libraries, or those that require jQuery.

#### Pure JS Libraries

 * [BaguetteBox](https://feimosi.github.io/baguetteBox.js/)
 * [BigPicture](https://henrygd.me/bigpicture/)
 * [“Gie” Lightbox (GLightbox)](https://biati-digital.github.io/glightbox/)
 * [LightGallery](https://www.lightgalleryjs.com/)
 * [PhotoSwipe v4](https://github.com/dimsemenov/PhotoSwipe/tree/v4.1.3)
 * [PhotoSwipe v5](https://photoswipe.com/)
 * [Spotlight](https://nextapps-de.github.io/spotlight/)
 * [VenoBox](https://veno.es/venobox/)

#### jQuery Based Libraries

 * [Colorbox](https://jacklmoore.com/colorbox/)
 * [Fancybox2](https://fancyapps.com/fancybox/) – not GPL, so the script is not 
   included with the plugin. See the [Lightboxes](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/third-party-lightboxes/)
   page for details
 * [Fancybox3](https://fancyapps.com/fancybox/3/)
 * [Featherlight](https://noelboss.github.io/featherlight/)
 * [Image Lightbox](https://osvaldas.info/image-lightbox-responsive-touch-friendly)
 * [Lightcase](https://cornel.bopp-art.com/lightcase/)
 * [Strip](http://www.stripjs.com)
 * [Swipebox](https://brutaldesign.github.io/swipebox/)
 * Thickbox

#### Obsolete Libraries

 * [Fancybox 1](http://fancybox.net/) – no update since November 2010
 * [Magnific Popup](http://dimsemenov.com/plugins/magnific-popup/) – no update since
   February 2016
 * [PrettyPhoto](http://www.no-margin-for-errors.com/projects/prettyphoto-jquery-lightbox-clone/)–
   no update since May 2015

For the non-GPL alternatives like [Fancybox2](https://fancyapps.com/fancybox/) and
the obsolete libraries, Photonic has code to work with them, but you have to install
the scripts yourself or rely on them from your theme or another plugin.

With the exception of Thickbox the lightboxes have been adapted to become touch 
and gesture-friendly. See the [Lightboxes](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/third-party-lightboxes/)
page for details.

### Support for Multiple Platforms

#### Flickr

The following Flickr concepts are supported in Photonic:

 * [Photos](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/flickr/flickr-photos/)
 * [PhotoSets (Albums)](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/flickr/flickr-photosets/)
 * [Galleries](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/flickr/flickr-galleries/)
 * [Collections](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/flickr/flickr-collections/)
 * [Single Photo](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/flickr/flickr-photo/)
 * [Authentication](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/flickr/flickr-authentication/)

For demos of Flickr support visit the [Flickr page](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/flickr/).

#### Google Photos

Google API Change:** With effect from 31st March 2025, Google’s Photos API is discontinued(
see [here for Google’s official announcement](https://developers.google.com/photos/support/updates)).
Consequently, Photonic will stop working for Google Photos**. For more details, 
see [this thread](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/potential-shutdown-of-google-photos-support-from-march-2025/).
Note that while Google’s official announcement says otherwise, as of 20th April 
2025 the API is still working, so older versions of Photonic will seem to work. 
However, there is no guarantee about when Google will truly shut it off.

#### SmugMug

The following SmugMug concepts are supported in Photonic:

 * [User Tree](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/smugmug/smugmug-tree/)
 * [Photos](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/smugmug/smugmug-photos/)
 * [Albums](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/smugmug/smugmug-albums/)
 * [Folders](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/smugmug/folders/)

For demos of SmugMug support visit the [SmugMug page](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/smugmug/).

#### Zenfolio

The following Zenfolio concepts are supported in Photonic:

 * [Photos](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/zenfolio/photos/)
 * [PhotoSets (Galleries and Collections)](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/zenfolio/photosets/)
 * [Groups](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/zenfolio/groups/)
 * [Group Hierarchies](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/zenfolio/group-hierarchy/)

For demos of Zenfolio support visit the [Zenfolio page](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/zenfolio/).

#### Instagram

In mid-September 2022 Meta / Facebook / Instagram changed its rules to disallow 
individual developers (i.e. developers not operating as a business) from meaningfully
using its API. As a result, Photonic no longer works for Instagram photos. The code
is still in place though, and can be used by someone with a business wishing to 
adopt it.

#### Native WordPress Galleries

Your existing galleries are left intact. However you can add a `style` parameter
to a native gallery to open it up to Photonic. The `style` parameter can take any
of the values documented on the [Layouts](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/layouts/)
page.

### Other Photonic Goodies

#### Gallery Wizard

The WordPress Classic editor shows up with a button that says “Add / Edit Photonic
Gallery”. Clicking on it launches a wizard that helps you interactively build out
a gallery with just a few clicks.

#### Gutenberg Support

The Gallery Wizard can be accessed via Gutenberg / the Block Editor as well. While
creating a block, just look for Photonic. Please refer to the [documentation](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/gutenberg-support/).

#### Video Support

Photonic provides gallery and lightbox support for [videos as well](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/videos/).
Videos of the following sorts are supported:

 * External videos from YouTube or Vimeo can be opened in any of the lightboxes 
   apart from Image Lightbox, Thickbox or BaguetteBox
 * Self-hosted or external videos in MP4 formats can be opened in any of the lightboxes
   apart from Image Lightbox, PrettyPhoto, Strip or Thickbox
 * Videos hosted by external service providers (Flickr, SmugMug etc.) can be opened
   as a part of a gallery in any of the lightboxes apart from Image Lightbox, PrettyPhoto,
   Strip or Thickbox. Some lightboxes have issues with specific features. Please
   refer to the [Lightboxes](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/third-party-lightboxes/)
   documentation for more.

#### Deep-Linking and Social Sharing

Photonic provides deep-linking support for non-WP images, and by extension, supports
social sharing to Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

#### Beautiful Layouts

Photonic displays your galleries in multiple forms:

 * A grid of square thumbnails (the default)
 * A grid of circular thumbnails (like Jetpack)
 * A neat justified grid
 * A masonry layout
 * A “horizontal” masonry layout, for those who prefer having their masonry layouts
   sorted horizontally
 * A tiled, random mosaic (a much improved variant of the Jetpack Tiled Gallery 
   layout)
 * A slideshow, using the [Splide](https://splidejs.com) script

See the [Layouts](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/layouts/) documentation page
for details and examples.

### Obsessively Comprehensive Documentation (OCD)

Photonic’s [documentation](https://aquoid.com/plugins/photonic/photonic-documentation/)
is comprehensive to the point of obsession. And yet, if you find something missing,
please feel free to get in touch via the support forum.

## 스크린샷

 * [[
 * If you are using Gutenberg look for the “Photonic” block
 * [[
 * If you are not using Gutenberg, build the shortcode for Photonic through the 
   Media Uploader by clicking on “Add / Edit Photonic Gallery”.
 * [[
 * Clicking on the Gutenberg block, or on “Add / Edit Photonic Gallery” shows a 
   wizard for you to build out your gallery.
 * [[
 * The wizard shows you the options available and helps construct the gallery easily.
 * [[
 * If you click on “Add Media” you will see a new tab for “Photonic”. This is not
   available for Gutenberg.
 * [[
 * Clicking on the “Photonic” tab will show you new tabs, one for each type of gallery.
   Fill out what you need and click “Insert into post”.
 * [[
 * The gallery placeholder shows up in the “Visual Editor” or in the Gutenberg editor.
   Each provider’s placeholder is designated by its logo.
 * [[
 * Clicking on the placeholder lets you edit the attributes of the shortcode if 
   Gutenberg is not being used and the interactive workflow is disabled.
 * [[
 * An example of the “Random Justified Gallery” layout.

## 블록

이 플러그인은 1개의 블록을 제공합니다.

 *   Photonic Gallery

## 설치

You can install the plugin through the WordPress installer under **Plugins → Add
New** by searching for “Photonic”, or by uploading the file downloaded from here.

Alternatively you can download the file from here, unzip it and move the unzipped
contents to the `wp-content/plugins` folder of your WordPress installation. You 
will then be able to activate the plugin.

Once you have activated the plugin, refer to _Photonic → Getting Started_ for a 
list of capabilities and documentation.

## FAQ

### If I disable the plugin what happens to the galleries?

Obviously, your galleries will not show. If you are using Gutenberg you don’t have
to worry about anything. If you are not using Gutenberg and you are using the native`
gallery` shortcode, you will not see any empty shortcode tags on your site. But 
if you are not using Gutenberg and you are using a custom shortcode that shortcode
tag will now show up.

### When I click on a gallery in the Visual Editor nothing happens. Is the plugin working?

Yes, the plugin is working. Unfortunately the integration of Photonic with the visual
editor is complex, and there is a likelihood of conflicts with other TinyMCE-specific
plugins. If you come across such a conflict, please report it on the support forum.
In the meanwhile you can disable the visual editing capability of Photonic (_Photonic
→ Settings → Generic Options → Generic Settings → Disable shortcode editing in Visual
Editor_) and you should still be able to edit the gallery shortcode directly through
the text editor.

### My gallery layout seems to get messed up with random text showing up at various places. Are you sure the plugin is working?

Yes, the plugin is working. The issue you are facing is that you have another plugin(
typically some sort of a lightbox plugin) that is modifying the markup generated
by Photonic.

Of course, it would be easiest if you were to disable that plugin. If a lightbox
is all you need, Photonic’s lightbox can be used to display regular photos as well,
from your admin dashboard under _Photonic → Settings → Generic Options → Generic
Settings → Photonic Lightbox for non-Photonic Images_. This will ensure consistency
across Photonic and non-Photonic images.

However, if you really wanted to keep that plugin, Photonic offers a way out there
too! For each provider (e.g. Flickr, SmugMug etc.) go to the Settings page, e.g.
_Photonic → Settings → SmugMug → SmugMug Settings → Disable lightbox linking_ and
set that option.

### What about other photo-sharing platforms?

Suggestions are welcome for other photo-sharing platforms.

### What about other JS lightbox libraries?

You mean apart from the 17 that Photonic currently supports?? If you have specific
suggestions please feel free to contact the plugin author, but only pure JS, GPL-
compatible lightbox scripts will be supported.

Note that there have been slight modifications have been made to some of the lightboxes
to make them play well with newer code.

### Are there any known issues?

The TinyMCE integration for the plugin is complex, predominantly since Photonic 
doesn’t rely on a separate shortcode. This can cause potential conflicts with other
plugins. If such a situation arises, please report it in the [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/),
and disable the visual editor capability for the shortcode by specific post-types(
_Photonic → Settings → Generic Options → Generic Settings → Disable Visual Editing
for specific post types_). If that doesn’t work, you can go thermonuclear on Photonic’s
visual editing (_Photonic → Settings → Generic Options → Generic Settings → Disable
shortcode editing in Visual Editor_) – you will still be able to edit the shortcode
using the Text Editor in WordPress.

The “Mosaic” layout may sometimes show 1px wide gaps between images if you set the
padding between images to 0. This happens due to rounding errors in the height and
width calculations. To avoid this, it is recommended that you use a padding > 0 
between images for this layout.

Apart from these, while the plugin can handle pretty much whatever you throw at 
it, Lubarsky’s Law of Cybernetic Entomology states:

> There is always one more bug.

Bug reports are welcome, and handled enthusiastically.

### Are translations supported?

Yes, but only for the plugin front-end and the wizard. The Settings pages are not
translated at this point. Also note that any strings included in the third-party
JS scripts are not translated.

## 후기

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This is the absolute best gallery plugin for WordPress. And I tried many of them!
Killer feature is that it can create galleries from images hosted in other Web sites
such as SumugMug. Absolutely fantastic plugin – it’s essential for many of our Web
sites.

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A gallery plugin/block which simply does it all, works with the old and new Wordpress
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The best free plugin for Flickr galleries

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Great gallery with lots of valuable settings and nice look!

 [ 모든 192 평가 읽기 ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/)

## 기여자 & 개발자

“Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others”(은)는 오픈 소스 소프트웨어입니다.
다음의 사람들이 이 플러그인에 기여하였습니다.

기여자

 *   [ Sayontan Sinha ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sayontan/)

“Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others”(이)가 2 개 언어로 번역되었습니다.
기여해 주셔서 [번역자](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/photonic/contributors)
님께 감사드립니다.

[자국어로 “Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others”(을)를 번역하세요.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/photonic)

### 개발에 관심이 있으십니까?

[코드 탐색하기](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/photonic/)는, [SVN 저장소](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/photonic/)
를 확인하시거나, [개발 기록](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/photonic/)을
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/photonic/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss)
로 구독하세요.

## 변경이력

#### 3.31

 * Fixed: Bug that was preventing the wizard sources from showing up in some undefined
   scenarios

## 기초

 *  버전 **3.31**
 *  최근 업데이트: **6일 전**
 *  활성화된 설치 **10,000+**
 *  워드프레스 버전 ** 6.2 또는 그 이상 **
 *  다음까지 시험됨: **6.9.4**
 *  PHP 버전 ** 7.3 또는 그 이상 **
 *  언어
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/), [Spanish (Chile)](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/),
   그리고 [Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/).
 *  [자국어로 번역하기](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/photonic)
 * 태그:
 * [flickr](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/flickr/)[gallery](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gallery/)
   [lightbox](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lightbox/)[SmugMug](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/smugmug/)
   [Zenfolio](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/zenfolio/)
 *  [고급 보기](https://ko.wordpress.org/plugins/photonic/advanced/)

## 평점

 별 5점 만점에 4.8점.

 *  [  175/5-별점 후기     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/?filter=5)
 *  [  8/4-별점 후기     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/?filter=4)
 *  [  2/3-별점 후기     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/?filter=3)
 *  [  1/2-별점 후기     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/?filter=2)
 *  [  6/1-별점 후기     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/?filter=1)

[Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/#new-post)

[모든  리뷰 보기](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/reviews/)

## 기여자

 *   [ Sayontan Sinha ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sayontan/)

## 지원

지난 2개월 동안 해결된 문제:

     12 중 10

 [지원 포럼 보기](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/photonic/)

## 기부

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