Loader Plus Lightbox
v1.0by Sajid K.Shaikh · updated 8 years ago
LPL for WordPress Loader Plus LightBox using various options in admin panel
- Rank
- #22,721
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,637 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Loader Plus Lightbox at a glance
Loader Plus Lightbox is a WordPress plugin by Sajid K.Shaikh with 40+ active installs, the #22,721 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 25, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 288 plugins tagged “lightbox”, it ranks #126. 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 stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Loader Plus Lightbox |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,721 · down 122 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,721 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,786 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,793 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,578 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,537 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,580 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,744 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,671 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,599 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% 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 | -2.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.33% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +100%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 2, 2014
- Last updated
- Feb 25, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Loader Plus Lightbox
How many websites use Loader Plus Lightbox?
Loader Plus Lightbox is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,721 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Loader Plus Lightbox been downloaded?
6,637 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Loader Plus Lightbox last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Feb 25, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Loader Plus Lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
Loader Plus Lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Loader Plus Lightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Loader Plus Lightbox have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Loader Plus Lightbox?
The plugins most like Loader Plus Lightbox, by the tags they share, are Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+), ARI Fancy Lightbox (10K+) and Firelight Lightbox (200K+). 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 | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | Sajid K.Shaikh |
| First released | Oct 2, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 25, 2018 |
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