EC Lightbox
v1.1.0by daniloercoli · updated 9 months ago
EC Lightbox is a minimal WordPress plugin that adds a modern lightbox to galleries using GLightbox.
- Rank
- #26,913
- Up182 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 445
- 445 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EC Lightbox at a glance
EC Lightbox is a WordPress plugin by daniloercoli with 20+ active installs, the #26,913 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 31 plugins tagged “galleries”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EC Lightbox |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · -4.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#26,913 · down 146 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,913 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,095 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,090 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,983 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,825 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,048 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,980 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,892 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,875 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,767 |
Growth %
Average -0.34% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #26875 → #27090
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 20, 2026
- Last updated
- Jan 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EC Lightbox
How many websites use EC Lightbox?
EC Lightbox is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,913 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EC Lightbox been downloaded?
445 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was EC Lightbox last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 20, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is EC Lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
EC Lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Is EC Lightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EC Lightbox have?
No one has reviewed EC Lightbox on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to EC Lightbox?
The plugins most like EC Lightbox, by the tags they share, are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery (100K+), Firelight Lightbox (200K+) and Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 445 |
| Author | daniloercoli |
| First released | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
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