YITH Zoom Magnifier Premium adds a magnifying zoom effect to your WooCommerce product images. Customers can hover or click on a product image to see a magnified view of the details. The plugin supports a magnifier window that follows the cursor and a lightbox for a full-size view. It is an effective way to display product detail and improve the shopping experience. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Magnifier zoom — display a magnified view of product images with a lens that follows the cursor
- Zoom window — show the zoomed area in a window beside the image
- Lightbox display — open a full-size image view in a lightbox
- Zoom control — enable or disable zoom per product and product category
- Custom zoom size — configure the size and position of the zoom window
- Mobile control — enable or disable the zoom effect on mobile devices
- Compare and gallery support — works with product galleries for full image interaction
Key Features
- Multiple zoom positions — choose between inside view and external zoom window
- Configurable lens size — set the magnifier lens dimensions
- Opacity control — adjust the overlay opacity while zooming
- Smooth transitions — add smooth zoom animations for better UX
- Touch support — zoom works with touch gestures on mobile
- Customizable styling — style the zoom window and lightbox to match your theme
- HPOS compatible — fully supports High-Performance Order Storage
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Zoom Magnifier vs WooCommerce Product Zoom (by Element Invader)
| Feature | YITH Zoom Magnifier | Element Invader Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Magnifier zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Lightbox | Yes | Yes |
| Zoom window size | Yes | No |
| Mobile zoom control | Yes | No |
| Category disable | Yes | No |
YITH Zoom Magnifier vs Default WooCommerce
| Feature | YITH Zoom Magnifier | WooCommerce Default |
|---|---|---|
| Magnifier zoom | Yes | No |
| External zoom window | Yes | No |
| Lightbox | Yes | Basic |
| Touch zoom | Yes | No |
Recommended Stack — pair Zoom Magnifier with Product Gallery & Image Zoom for a complete product image experience combining zoom and thumbnails.
Official Changelog
Version 2.56.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Zoom rendering for large product images.
Version 2.55.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Touch zoom support.
- Fix: Lightbox opening on mobile devices.
Version 2.54.0
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Improvement: Zoom performance.
- Fix: HPOS compatibility for zoom metadata.
- Fix: Category-based zoom disable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the zoom magnifier work?
Customers hover or click a product image to see a magnified view in a lens or window that follows the cursor.
Can I control zoom per product?
Yes, you can enable or disable the zoom effect for specific products and product categories.
Does zoom work on mobile?
Yes, the plugin supports touch zoom gestures on mobile devices, with the option to disable it if needed.
Is a lightbox included?
Yes, customers can open a full-size image view in a lightbox.
Can I customize the zoom window?
Yes, you can configure the zoom window size, position, and overlay opacity.
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