LightWindow
v0.1updated 17 years ago
This plugin includes the LightWindow v2.0 javascript written by stickmanlabs.com.
- Rank
- #28,972
- Down14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.7K
- 6,674 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
LightWindow at a glance
LightWindow is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #28,972 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 0.1 came out on Feb 27, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7.1. Among the 149 plugins tagged “modal”, it ranks #60. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | LightWindow |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
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
#28,972 · down 99 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,972 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,958 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,843 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,984 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,133 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,120 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,098 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,918 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,911 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,012 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,873 |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7.1
- Tested up to
- 2.7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 27, 2009
- Last updated
- Feb 27, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about LightWindow
How many websites use LightWindow?
LightWindow 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 #28,972 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has LightWindow been downloaded?
6,674 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was LightWindow last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Feb 27, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is LightWindow compatible with the latest WordPress?
LightWindow’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 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 LightWindow still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does LightWindow have?
No one has reviewed LightWindow on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to LightWindow?
The plugins most like LightWindow, by the tags they share, are Async JavaScript (60K+), CSS & JavaScript Toolbox (10K+) and Custom CSS and JavaScript (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.7K |
| Author | |
| First released | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.7.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 27, 2009 |
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