WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Colorbox vs WP Colorbox
At a glance
- WP Colorbox has more active installs: 5K+, against 1K+ for Simple Colorbox.
- On a typical day, WP Colorbox is downloaded about 36 times, Simple Colorbox about 10.
- Simple Colorbox is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.3 from 23 reviews.
- WP Colorbox was updated more recently: Aug 16, 2025, against Nov 28, 2017 for Simple Colorbox.
- WP Colorbox is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.4.34 for Simple Colorbox.
- Simple Colorbox has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for WP Colorbox.
Line by line
WP Colorbox leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Colorbox |  WP Colorbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,391 | #3,109 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 217 | 818 |
| Rating | 4.8(12) | 4.3(23) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.4.34 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.34 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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