hiWeb Lightbox
v1.0.0.1by Den Media · updated 10 years ago
An easy way to install on your website lightbox for images and galleries. Without setting.
- Rank
- #29,648
- Down741 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,265 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
hiWeb Lightbox at a glance
hiWeb Lightbox is a WordPress plugin by Den Media with 10+ active installs, the #29,648 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 1.0.0.1 came out on Nov 11, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 29 plugins tagged “fancybox”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | hiWeb Lightbox |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| 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
≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#29,648 · down 812 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,648 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,907 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,049 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,448 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,755 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,367 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,113 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,887 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,024 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,942 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,836 |
Growth %
Average -0.92% 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 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 8, 2016
- Last updated
- Nov 11, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about hiWeb Lightbox
How many websites use hiWeb Lightbox?
hiWeb Lightbox is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,648 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has hiWeb Lightbox been downloaded?
2,265 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was hiWeb Lightbox last updated?
Version 1.0.0.1 came out on Nov 11, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is hiWeb Lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
hiWeb Lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 hiWeb Lightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does hiWeb Lightbox have?
No one has reviewed hiWeb Lightbox on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to hiWeb Lightbox?
The plugins most like hiWeb 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 | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Den Media |
| First released | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 11, 2016 |
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