imageLightbox
v0.1.1by Bjørn Johansen · updated 10 years ago
Image Lightbox, Responsive and Touch‑friendly.
- Rank
- #10,474
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 345
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16K
- 15,990 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
imageLightbox at a glance
imageLightbox is a WordPress plugin by Bjørn Johansen with 300+ active installs, the #10,474 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.1.1 came out on Oct 8, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 58 plugins tagged “lightweight”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | imageLightbox |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 345 · -3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 345 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 344 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 345 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 346 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 346 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 346 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 346 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 346 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 346 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 347 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 347 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 359 |
Rank over time
#10,474 · down 31 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,474 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,473 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,462 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,459 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,448 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,453 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,426 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,431 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,438 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,439 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,433 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,448 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,443 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.29% |
| 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 | -0.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.34% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 20, 2014
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about imageLightbox
How many websites use imageLightbox?
imageLightbox 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 #10,474 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has imageLightbox been downloaded?
15,990 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was imageLightbox last updated?
Version 0.1.1 came out on Oct 8, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is imageLightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
imageLightbox’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 imageLightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does imageLightbox have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to imageLightbox?
The plugins most like imageLightbox, by the tags they share, are Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+), Responsive Lightbox & Gallery (100K+) and Lightbox with PhotoSwipe (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 345 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 16K |
| Author | Bjørn Johansen |
| First released | May 20, 2014 |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2016 |
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