Looks and works good, but disappointing support, accessibility & translation

  • networka

    (@networka)


    10 months ago

    The plugin basically works and looks visually appealing. However, I can’t give it a better rating because two critical issues have remained unresolved for years:

    • The lightbox is not fully keyboard accessible. It’s impossible to start videos or navigate through a gallery within a single post using only the keyboard, a clear failure in terms of basic accessibility.
    • The plugin is not translatable, which severely limits its use in multilingual projects or for non-English websites.

    The translation issue has been raised multiple times – I personally submitted a request for translation support over three years ago. Nothing has changed since then. That’s extremely disappointing, especially considering that accessibility and internationalization are not “nice-to-haves,” but essential standards.

    It may look good and function well on the surface, but anyone relying on accessibility or multilingual support will be left behind.

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  • Plugin Support Hendra Setiawan

    (@hendcorp)

    9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi @networka

    Thank you for your honest and detailed review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

    You’ve raised two very valid concerns regarding keyboard accessibility and translation support, and we completely agree that these are critical features, not just nice-to-haves.

    Please know that your feedback has not gone unnoticed. We’re actively working to improve lightbox accessibility and implement comprehensive translation support. These improvements are already in progress and are scheduled for release in an upcoming update. Our goal is to make Spotlight more inclusive and fully functional for multilingual and accessibility-focused websites.

    We genuinely appreciate you holding us accountable. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of Spotlight, and we’re committed to building a better experience for everyone.

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