Descripción
WePOP is a lightweight, jQuery-free popup plugin for WordPress.
It displays images or videos in a clean, responsive popup viewer — without relying on external libraries or shortcodes.
Built entirely with pure JavaScript, WePOP provides long-term reliability and stable performance across modern themes.
WePOP offers 3 popup grouping modes, allowing you to control how images are organized inside a page.
This is especially useful for websites that contain multiple galleries on a single page, such as portfolios, photography sites, and restaurant menus.
WePOP is developed by WeDOK (Kazuhiro Konta), a Japanese creator with real-world client experience, focusing on essential functionality and consistent usability.
⚙️ New Features in 1.6.1
- Added popup support for YouTube / Vimeo / MP4 videos
- Added the ability to disable popup for individual images via the block sidebar
- Added improved file-type detection for safer popup activation
- Improved behavior for grouped slideshows with smoother transitions
- Added basic information section in the settings screen
- Updated translations for all supported languages
⚙️ Popup Trigger Rules
WePOP automatically detects the link target and triggers the popup only when the URL points to:
- Image files (jpg, jpeg, png, gif, webp)
- Video URLs (YouTube / Vimeo)
- MP4 files
If the linked file type is not supported, the popup will not activate.
This prevents unexpected behavior with external URLs or non-media links.
※ YouTube/Vimeo videos may restrict playback depending on the video’s privacy settings.
Some videos cannot be embedded by third-party websites.
⚙️ Popup Mode
You can choose how images are grouped into popup viewers:
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Gallery Blocks Grouping Mode
Only images inside WordPress Gallery blocks are grouped into slideshows.
Multiple gallery blocks become separate groups.
Other images open individually. -
All Images Grouping Mode
All images in the post are grouped together, regardless of placement. -
No Grouping Mode
Every image opens individually with no navigation arrows.
※ Gallery grouping settings can be changed from the plugin settings.
⚙️ Show Alt Text
Displays the image alt attribute beneath the popup image.
This improves accessibility and allows simple captions without custom fields.
🌐 Language Support
WePOP supports multilingual admin labels.
You can switch the plugin language from the settings screen.
Supported languages:
- 🇯🇵 Japanese
- 🇺🇸 English
- 🇪🇸 Spanish
- 🇫🇷 French
- 🇩🇪 German
- 🇨🇳 Chinese (Simplified)
- 🇮🇹 Italian
- 🇰🇷 Korean
- 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)
📝 WePOP Official Japanese Documentation
https://wedok.jp/tools/wepop/
WePOP is ideal for developers, photographers, designers, and creators who need a fast, clean, reliable popup tool
without the bloat or complexity of traditional lightbox plugins.
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Instalación
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From WordPress Admin:
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Search for WePOP
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- Configure via Settings > WePOP
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Manual Installation:
- Upload the
wepopfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate from the Plugins menu
- Configure via Settings > WePOP
- Upload the
Once activated, WePOP automatically handles any supported media links.
FAQ
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1. Does WePOP require jQuery?
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No. WePOP uses pure vanilla JavaScript and has zero external dependencies.
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2. Why does YouTube/Vimeo say “This video cannot be played”?
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Some videos cannot be embedded on external sites due to the uploader’s settings.
In such cases, the popup will open but playback may not be allowed. -
3. Why doesn’t the popup work on my site?
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The most common reasons are:
– Caching plugins that combine or minify JavaScript/CSS
– Plugins that rewrite HTML output
– Themes that forcibly intercept link behaviorIf WePOP stops working, try disabling:
– JS/CSS minification
– Script combination
– Lazy-loading that wraps images inside additional tags -
4. Does it work with Classic Editor?
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Yes.
Gallery grouping works only with Gutenberg Gallery blocks, but popups function normally. -
5. Will it work on older WordPress versions?
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Recommended: WordPress 5.0+
Earlier versions may work, but Gutenberg gallery features may be limited. -
6. Does it support gallery plugins like NextGEN?
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Image popups may work, but grouping will not, because NextGEN outputs custom HTML.
Reseñas
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Colaboradores y desarrolladores
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Registro de cambios
1.6.1
- Added popup support for YouTube, Vimeo, and MP4 videos
- Added per-image “Disable Popup” option in the editor sidebar
- Improved file-type detection and popup trigger logic
- Enhanced slideshow transitions when grouping is enabled
- Added basic information display in the settings screen
- Updated translations and improved language consistency
1.6.0
- Added Popup Mode setting (Gallery / All / None)
- Added swipe navigation on smartphones
- Disabled background scrolling while popup is open
- Added 3 new languages: Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)
- Updated translation template
1.5.4
- Updated wording for “No grouping” mode
- Added missing gettext wrappers
- Updated .pot and ja_JP translation files
1.5.3
- Added image grouping mode setting
- Standalone images open individually in gallery mode
- Improved multilingual loading system
- Updated translations
1.5.2
- Corrected data-wepop attribute naming
- Improved documentation and translations
1.5.1
- Improved multilingual interface
- Updated settings UI
1.5
- First public release


