EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries
v1.0.7by EWSEL Team · updated 12 years ago
Makes the WordPress galleries use a lightbox script called ColorBox to display the fullsize images.
- Rank
- #10,979
- Down7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 319
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.9K
- 17,949 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries at a glance
EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries is a WordPress plugin by EWSEL Team with 300+ active installs, the #10,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.0.7 came out on Jun 11, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 295 plugins tagged “jquery”, it ranks #43. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats87 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 319 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 320 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 320 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 318 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 317 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 318 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 317 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 315 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 316 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 319 |
Rank over time
#10,979 · up 65 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,979 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,972 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,974 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,972 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,969 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,987 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,988 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,003 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,029 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,015 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,024 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,069 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,081 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,044 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.64% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.94% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.7
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 12, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries
How many websites use EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries?
EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,979 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries been downloaded?
17,949 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries last updated?
Version 1.0.7 came out on Jun 11, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries compatible with the latest WordPress?
EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries have?
4.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries?
The plugins most like EWSEL Lightbox For Galleries, by the tags they share, are Firelight Lightbox (200K+), Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+) and Simple Lightbox (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 319 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 17.9K |
| Author | EWSEL Team |
| First released | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2014 |
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