WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Colorbox vs WP ImageViewer
At a glance
- Simple Colorbox has more active installs: 1K+, against 700+ for WP ImageViewer.
- On a typical day, Simple Colorbox is downloaded about 10 times, WP ImageViewer about 8.
- WP ImageViewer is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 4.8 from 12 reviews.
- WP ImageViewer was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Nov 28, 2017 for Simple Colorbox.
- WP ImageViewer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.4.34 for Simple Colorbox.
- Simple Colorbox has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for WP ImageViewer.
Line by line
WP ImageViewer leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Colorbox |  WP ImageViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,391 | #7,969 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 217 | 459 |
| Rating | 4.8(12) | 4.9(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 4.4.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.69 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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