WordPress plugin comparison
Fancyboxify vs WP Colorbox
At a glance
- WP Colorbox has more active installs: 5K+, against 50+ for Fancyboxify.
- On a typical day, WP Colorbox is downloaded about 36 times, Fancyboxify about 3.
- Fancyboxify has no reviews yet.
- WP Colorbox was updated more recently: Aug 16, 2025, against Mar 24, 2011 for Fancyboxify.
- WP Colorbox is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 3.1.4 for Fancyboxify.
- Fancyboxify has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for WP Colorbox.
Line by line
WP Colorbox leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Fancyboxify |  WP Colorbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,603 | #3,110 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 65 | 834 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(23) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.34 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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