Fancyboxify
v1.1by omerk · updated 15 years ago
This simple plugin enables Fancybox on image links. It groups all images within a single post and can also be disabled per post.
- Rank
- #20,650
- Up17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.9K
- 9,931 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Fancyboxify at a glance
Fancyboxify is a WordPress plugin by omerk with 50+ active installs, the #20,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 24, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 29 plugins tagged “fancybox”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats74 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Fancyboxify |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,650 · up 95 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,650 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,667 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,621 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,601 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,589 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,795 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,757 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,792 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,784 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,713 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,720 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,745 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.91% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.85% |
| 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 | -1.82% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 23, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 24, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Fancyboxify
How many websites use Fancyboxify?
Fancyboxify is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Fancyboxify been downloaded?
9,931 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Fancyboxify last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Mar 24, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Fancyboxify compatible with the latest WordPress?
Fancyboxify’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Fancyboxify still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Fancyboxify have?
No one has reviewed Fancyboxify on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Fancyboxify?
The plugins most like Fancyboxify, by the tags they share, are FancyBox for WordPress (30K+), Firelight Lightbox (200K+) and LightPress Lightbox (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 9.9K |
| Author | omerk |
| First released | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2011 |
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