How to Trigger a Lightbox in Unbounce
- George Apostolov
How to Trigger a Lightbox in Unbounce: step-by-step guide
Inside Unbounce's page editor, find and select the lightbox button you want to edit.
Under the Element tab, go to the Click Action section and tap the drop-down menu next to 'Action'.
Select 'Show a Lightbox' from the list of options.
Subsequently, tap the 'Lightbox' menu and pick one from the available choices.
Once done, click 'Save' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the Unbounce lightbox will be triggered when the button is clicked.
Quick answer: To trigger a lightbox in Unbounce, select the button in the page editor, go to the Element tab, and set the Click Action to Show a Lightbox. Next, choose a specific lightbox from the menu and click Save to apply the changes.
About this Unbounce tutorial
Trigger a lightbox on your landing page by configuring the button click action inside the Unbounce page editor and saving your changes. This guide shows how to trigger a Lightbox in Unbounce in 6 steps, starting with "Inside Unbounce's page editor, find and select the lightbox button you want to edit" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the Unbounce lightbox will be triggered when the button i...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Unbounce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to trigger a Lightbox in Unbounce?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Unbounce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Unbounce. Related guides: How to Turn Off an Unbounce Page, How to Unpublish an Unbounce Page and How to Use Conversion Links in Unbounce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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