PWP Lytebox
v1.3.2by polkan · updated 11 years ago
The fast and simple way to make all links pointing to images open in popup modal window.
- Rank
- #23,463
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,422 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PWP Lytebox at a glance
PWP Lytebox is a WordPress plugin by polkan with 30+ active installs, the #23,463 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 20% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.2 came out on Oct 24, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 2 plugins tagged “Lytebox”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats149 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PWP Lytebox |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -2.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#23,463 · up 47 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,463 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,363 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,412 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,353 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,484 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,388 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,322 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,502 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,326 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,510 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -2.70% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.0
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 28, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 24, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PWP Lytebox
How many websites use PWP Lytebox?
PWP Lytebox is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,463 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PWP Lytebox been downloaded?
5,422 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was PWP Lytebox last updated?
Version 1.3.2 came out on Oct 24, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is PWP Lytebox compatible with the latest WordPress?
PWP Lytebox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 PWP Lytebox still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PWP Lytebox have?
No one has reviewed PWP Lytebox on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PWP Lytebox?
The plugins most like PWP Lytebox, by the tags they share, are Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+), Envira Gallery (100K+) and Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | polkan |
| First released | Jan 28, 2015 |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 24, 2015 |
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