Easy SwipeBox
v1.1.2by Leonardo Giacone · updated 5 years ago
Easily enable the SwipeBox jQuery extension on all media links. Optimized for responsive layouts and touch devices.
- Rank
- #4,576
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,440
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 36.5K
- 36,534 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 16 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Easy SwipeBox at a glance
Easy SwipeBox is a WordPress plugin by Leonardo Giacone with 2K+ active installs, the #4,576 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Feb 26, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “swipebox”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats354 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Easy SwipeBox |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,443 · +0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,443 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,440 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,439 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,435 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,439 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,438 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,437 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,439 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,443 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,440 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,439 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,437 |
Rank over time
#4,576 · up 29 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,576 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,579 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,584 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,576 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,578 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,574 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,574 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,577 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,575 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,577 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,586 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,600 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,597 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,605 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.08% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4600 → #4576
- Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★16 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.6.23
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Feb 8, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 26, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Easy SwipeBox
How many websites use Easy SwipeBox?
Easy SwipeBox is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,576 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Easy SwipeBox been downloaded?
36,534 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats
When was Easy SwipeBox last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Feb 26, 2021 (5 years ago). See every release
Is Easy SwipeBox compatible with the latest WordPress?
Easy SwipeBox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, 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 Easy SwipeBox have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Easy SwipeBox. See its security record
Is Easy SwipeBox still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Easy SwipeBox have?
5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Easy SwipeBox?
The plugins most like Easy SwipeBox, by the tags they share, are Firelight Lightbox (200K+), Responsive Lightbox & Gallery (100K+) and Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
16 reviews
- 5 stars: 16 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,440 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 16 |
| Total downloads | 36.5K |
| Author | Leonardo Giacone |
| First released | Feb 8, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
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