WPBakery Page Builder Add-on - Medium Gallery and Ribbon — is a premium WordPress plugin that seamlessly integrates with WPBakery Page Builder, providing you with two highly-requested design elements. It allows you to create beautiful, justified image grids that mimic the clean and modern aesthetic of the Medium publishing platform. This feature is perfect for photographers, bloggers, and portfolio websites that need to showcase visual content in an elegant and engaging way. The plugin also includes a versatile Ribbon element. This allows you to add eye-catching corner ribbons to any content block, such as "New," "Featured," or "Sale." It's an excellent tool for drawing attention to specific products, posts, or sections on your page, enhancing user navigation and boosting conversion rates. Both elements are fully customizable, responsive, and easy to use within the familiar WPBakery drag-and-drop interface.
Why This Is Important
In today's visually-driven web, standard image galleries often fail to capture user attention. Studies show that websites with compelling visual content achieve 94% more views than those without. Your visitors are accustomed to a high standard of design from platforms like Medium and Pinterest. This plugin bridges that gap, transforming your default gallery into a professional, engaging portfolio that can increase user time-on-page by up to 40%.
Furthermore, promotional ribbons are a proven marketing tactic. An A/B test by a major e-commerce site showed that adding a simple "Best Seller" ribbon to a product image increased clicks by 55%. By not highlighting your key content, you are leaving engagement and potential sales on the table. This plugin gives you the tools to guide user focus and drive action without needing any coding knowledge.
Features
- Medium-Style Justified Gallery: Automatically arranges images of different sizes into a perfectly aligned, gapless grid.
- Customizable Corner Ribbons: Add text, change colors, and adjust the position of ribbons on any element.
- Fully Responsive Design: Both gallery and ribbon elements look great on all devices, from desktops to smartphones.
- Lightbox Integration: Images in the gallery open in a sleek, full-screen lightbox for a better viewing experience.
- Easy Drag-and-Drop Implementation: Both elements are available directly within the WPBakery Page Builder interface.
- High-Performance Code: Optimized for speed to ensure your page load times are not affected.
- Extensive Styling Options: Control spacing, borders, hover effects, and typography for both elements.
- Lazy Loading for Images: Improves initial page load speed by only loading images as they enter the viewport.
- Multiple Galleries on One Page: You can add and configure several unique galleries on a single page without conflict.
- SEO Friendly: Ensures all your images have proper alt tags and are accessible to search engines.
Feature Comparison: Free vs. Pro Add-on
| Feature | Standard WPBakery Gallery | Medium Gallery Add-on |
|---|---|---|
| Layout Style | Basic Grid / Masonry | Justified (Medium-style), Masonry, Grid |
| Responsiveness | Standard | Advanced & Fluid |
| Image Spacing | Limited Control | Pixel-Perfect Gap Control |
| Lightbox | Basic Functionality | Advanced with Social Sharing |
| Lazy Loading | No | Built-in |
| Hover Effects | Limited or None | 5+ Customizable Effects |
| Ribbon Element | Not Included | Included & Customizable |
How to install the plugin?
- Download the plugin archive using the button above.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click "Upload Plugin" at the top and select the downloaded ZIP file.
- Install, activate the plugin, and follow the quick setup wizard instructions.
FAQ
Is this plugin compatible with the latest version of WPBakery Page Builder and WordPress?
Yes, the plugin is regularly updated to ensure full compatibility with the latest versions of both WordPress core and the WPBakery Page Builder. We recommend keeping all your plugins and themes updated to guarantee smooth performance and security.
Can I use the Medium Gallery with images from my WordPress Media Library?
Absolutely. The Medium Gallery element integrates directly with your WordPress Media Library. You can easily select existing images or upload new ones to create your gallery, just like you would with the standard WordPress gallery block.
How customizable is the Ribbon element?
The Ribbon element is highly customizable. You can change the ribbon text, text color, background color, position (top-left, top-right, etc.), and font size. This allows you to match the ribbon's design perfectly with your website's branding and style.
Will this plugin slow down my website?
No, the plugin is built with performance in mind. It uses clean, efficient code and includes features like lazy loading for the gallery images. This ensures that your images are loaded only when they are about to be viewed, which significantly improves your page's initial load time.
