Who should use PhotoSwipe?

PhotoSwipe is an open-source project built for web developers.

Does PhotoSwipe have a free plan?

Yes — PhotoSwipe is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does PhotoSwipe run on?

PhotoSwipe runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.

Is PhotoSwipe still maintained?

Unverified. PhotoSwipe has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to PhotoSwipe?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Lightbox with PhotoSwipe, Photoswipe Masonry Gallery, and PhotoSwipe Lightbox.

Is PhotoSwipe open source?

Yes — PhotoSwipe is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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PhotoSwipe

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PhotoSwipe is an open-source JavaScript image gallery and lightbox for developers building responsive image viewing experiences. It supports touch gestures, zooming, captions, fullscreen viewing, ES modules, and dynamic imports.

Open SourceMITWebSelf-hosted

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25.2kstars

3.3kforks

8features

2011since

Overview

8 features

PhotoSwipe is a Frameworks & SDKs project. It focuses on building responsive, touch-friendly image galleries and lightboxes for websites. PhotoSwipe is an open-source project aimed at web developers. The project is open source (MIT). PhotoSwipe is available on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

PhotoSwipe first shipped in 2011. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 25.2k stars. Among its 8 catalogued features are responsive gallery, lightbox viewer, and touch gestures.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Responsive gallery
Lightbox viewer
Touch gestures
Image zoom
Dynamic import
ES module
Captions
Fullscreen mode

Built with & integrations

Hosting

Cloudflare

Connectors

github

Runs on

BrowserSelf-hosted

Detected from

Cloudflare: cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 25.2k

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed9 Aug · 20:21 UTC
Photoswipe verified via Saashub
Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about PhotoSwipe

What does PhotoSwipe do?: PhotoSwipe focuses on building responsive, touch-friendly image galleries and lightboxes for websites. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who should use PhotoSwipe?: PhotoSwipe is an open-source project built for web developers.
Does PhotoSwipe have a free plan?: Yes — PhotoSwipe is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does PhotoSwipe run on?: PhotoSwipe runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is PhotoSwipe still maintained?: Unverified. PhotoSwipe has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to PhotoSwipe?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Lightbox with PhotoSwipe, Photoswipe Masonry Gallery, and PhotoSwipe Lightbox.Lightbox with PhotoSwipe Photoswipe Masonry Gallery PhotoSwipe Lightbox
When did PhotoSwipe launch?: PhotoSwipe first shipped in 2011.
Is PhotoSwipe open source?: Yes — PhotoSwipe is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 25.2k
License: MIT
First seen: 9 Aug 2026
Built for: web developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Building responsive, touch-friendly image galleries and lightboxes for websites.

Registered as

GitHub: dimsemenov/PhotoSwipe

Developer

Dimsemenov

Community-driven

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 25,233
Forks: 3,264
Open issues: 169
Last commit: 4 Dec 2025
Commits 90d: 0
Contributors: 84
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: master
Latest release: v5.4.4 · 24 May 2024

Index record

Indexed: 9 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 9 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: photoswipe-photoswipe-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 9 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://photoswipe.com/

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