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Image Caption Hover Pro
Image Caption Hover Pro is a WordPress plugin that places animated captions over your images when visitors hover on them.
Product facts
- Version
- 20.1
- Released
- 28 August 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.49 on its own
Overview
Plain images on a blog, portfolio or product page often leave visitors without context. Image Caption Hover Pro lets you attach a caption overlay to each image, then reveal it with a hover animation. You can pick from over 200 hover styles, add custom links, and style the caption text with your own fonts, colors and sizes so it matches your branding.
The plugin goes further than text. You can play audio when someone hovers, scroll or switch to a different image, or open a lightbox popup for a larger view. Images can appear in a responsive masonry grid, slider or carousel. Custom alt and title attributes are supported, and touch devices are handled, including Safari on iOS. A live preview and Gutenberg support make setup easier.
Features
- Over 200 hover styles: Pick from a large library of hover animations, so captions can fade, slide or shift in a way that suits each image and the tone of your site.
- Audio on hover: Attach music or a sound effect to an image so it plays when a visitor hovers over it, pairing sound with the visual.
- Grid, slider and carousel layouts: Show images in a responsive masonry grid, a slider or a carousel, so galleries fit different screen sizes and page designs.
- Rich caption editor: Write captions with custom fonts, colors and sizes, and add clickable links, so the overlay text follows your branding.
- Custom alt and title attributes: Set your own alt and title text for each image, which supports accessibility and gives search engines clearer information about the picture.
- Scroll and switch on hover: Let an image scroll within its frame or swap to a different image when a visitor hovers, for a more interactive effect.
- Lightbox popup support: Open images in a lightbox popup so visitors can view an enlarged version without leaving the page or losing their place.
- Import and export settings: Export your image settings and import them on other sites, which keeps captions and styles consistent across several projects.
Best for
- Photographers and designers building portfolio galleries
- Bloggers who want captions on article images
- Online store owners presenting product photos
Changelog
Version 20.1 — 26 June 2026
- New Live Preview of Hover Effects
- New Gutenberg Support
Earlier versions
- 20.0 (4 December 2025): 1 improved, 1 fixed
FAQ
Is Image Caption Hover Pro free?
The code of Image Caption Hover Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Image Caption Hover Pro gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Image Caption Hover Pro is this?
Version 20.1, released 28 August 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update Image Caption Hover Pro?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Image Caption Hover Pro for you.







