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Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox

v1.5

by Ben Dunkle · updated 1 year ago

This plugin transforms the Gutenberg gallery block into a lightbox with previous/next navigation. It was built to offer those who wish to present a se …

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Rank
#6,306
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,320
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
13.7K
13,667 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
11 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~31d

Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox at a glance

Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox is a WordPress plugin by Ben Dunkle with 1K+ active installs, the #6,306 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on May 22, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 289 plugins tagged “lightbox”, it ranks #56. It was first released in 2021.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

404 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.5101520Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateGutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox
Nov 6, 202616
Nov 5, 202618
Nov 4, 202612
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202619
Nov 1, 202617
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202611
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202618
Oct 27, 202613
Oct 26, 202621
Oct 25, 202620
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202610
Oct 22, 202621
Oct 21, 202617
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202618
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 202610
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 202615
Oct 14, 202614
Oct 13, 202610
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20267
Oct 10, 202612
Oct 9, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,316 · -4.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.3K1.3K1.4K1.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,316
Nov 7, 20261,317
Nov 5, 20261,320
Nov 4, 20261,323
Nov 3, 20261,322
Nov 2, 20261,315
Nov 1, 20261,315
Oct 31, 20261,311
Oct 30, 20261,316
Oct 29, 20261,315
Oct 28, 20261,311
Oct 27, 20261,375

Rank over time

#6,306 · up 23 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#6.3K#6.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#6,306
Nov 7, 2026#6,306
Nov 6, 2026#6,303
Nov 5, 2026#6,302
Nov 4, 2026#6,300
Nov 3, 2026#6,295
Nov 2, 2026#6,309
Nov 1, 2026#6,305
Oct 31, 2026#6,320
Oct 30, 2026#6,314
Oct 29, 2026#6,315
Oct 28, 2026#6,335
Oct 27, 2026#6,329

Growth %

Average -0.36% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.08%
Nov 7, 2026-0.11%
Nov 5, 2026-0.23%
Nov 4, 2026+0.08%
Nov 3, 2026+0.53%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.30%
Oct 31, 2026-0.38%
Oct 30, 2026+0.08%
Oct 29, 2026+0.30%
Oct 28, 2026-4.66%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6335 → #6302Downloads +17.9%
    • Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.580%
  • v1.220%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.5
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.6.11
Requires PHP
5.2.4
First released
Jan 8, 2021
Last updated
May 22, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox

How many websites use Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox?

Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,306 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox been downloaded?

13,667 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox last updated?

Version 1.5 came out on May 22, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?

Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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.

Does Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox. See its security record

Is Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox have?

4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox?

The plugins most like Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox, by the tags they share, are Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block (20K+), Firelight Lightbox (200K+) and Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

11 reviews

  • 5 stars: 10 reviews, 91%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
91%4–5★
Mixed
9%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 21 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Gutenberg Gallery Blocks Lightbox
Estimated installs≈ 1,320
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.8
Reviews11
Total downloads13.7K
AuthorBen Dunkle
First releasedJan 8, 2021
Version1.5
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP5.2.4
Last updatedMay 22, 2025

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