blueimp lightbox
v1.1.1by blueimp · updated 12 years ago
Official blueimp Gallery lightbox for Wordpress.
- Rank
- #6,738
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,180
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 24.9K
- 24,942 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 16 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
blueimp lightbox at a glance
blueimp lightbox is a WordPress plugin by blueimp with 1K+ active installs, the #6,738 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 11% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Sep 4, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.0. It leads the 15 plugins tagged “desktop”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats230 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | blueimp lightbox |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,182 · -1.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,182 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,183 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,183 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,184 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,187 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,184 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,184 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,186 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,205 |
Rank over time
#6,738 · up 12 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,738 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,742 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,744 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,736 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,737 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,740 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,733 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,733 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,734 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,736 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,745 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,752 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,758 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,750 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.58% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★16 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 19, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 4, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about blueimp lightbox
How many websites use blueimp lightbox?
blueimp lightbox is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,738 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has blueimp lightbox been downloaded?
24,942 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was blueimp lightbox last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Sep 4, 2014 (12 years ago). See every release
Is blueimp lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
blueimp lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does blueimp lightbox have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for blueimp lightbox. See its security record
Is blueimp lightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does blueimp lightbox have?
4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews on WordPress.org. 69% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to blueimp lightbox?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
16 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 69%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 13%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 13%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- Positive
- 81%4–5★
- Mixed
- 13%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,180 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 16 |
| Total downloads | 24.9K |
| Author | blueimp |
| First released | Oct 19, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.6.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2014 |
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