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Featherlight

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PulseGate's liveness check could not reach it on 8 Oct 2026 and checks again before recording anything; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 6 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Featherlight is an open-source jQuery lightbox plugin for displaying images, iframes, AJAX responses, and custom content in responsive overlays. It provides a small, customizable codebase for web developers who need a barebones lightbox component.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeMITWeb
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2.1kstars
285forks
10features
2013since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Adding a customizable, responsive lightbox to websites without a large JavaScript or CSS footprint.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: web developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: MIT · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Frameworks & SDKs space, Featherlight takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on adding a customizable, responsive lightbox to websites without a large JavaScript or CSS footprint. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for web developers. Basis unknown · not verified: Featherlight costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

Noël Bossart builds and maintains Featherlight, and it first shipped in 2013. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 2.1k stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are image lightbox, iframe support, and AJAX content.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Image lightbox
  • Iframe support
  • AJAX content
  • Responsive layout
  • Custom overlays
  • Gallery extension

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
jquery-pluginlightboxresponsive-uiajax-contentfrontend-library

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
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Trust & compliance

License
MIT
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Indexing history

2

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:14 UTC
    Featherlight Js seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open
  2. Indexed6 Sep · 08:06 UTC
    WP Featherlight Disabled seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Featherlight

What does Featherlight do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Featherlight focuses on adding a customizable, responsive lightbox to websites without a large JavaScript or CSS footprint. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who should use Featherlight?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Featherlight is an open-source project built for web developers.
Is Featherlight free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Featherlight is free to use.
What platforms does Featherlight run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Featherlight runs on the web.
Is Featherlight still active?
Unconfirmed. PulseGate's liveness check could not reach it on 8 Oct 2026, and it is checked again before anything is recorded — so it is not recorded as gone.
What projects are similar to Featherlight?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Featherweight, FCP Lightest Lightbox, and WF Magnific Lightbox.FeatherweightFCP Lightest LightboxWF Magnific Lightbox
Who makes Featherlight?
Featherlight is developed by Noël Bossart, based in Switzerland.
When did Featherlight launch?
Featherlight first shipped in 2013.

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