Responsive Lightbox
v1.3.5by subhansanjaya · updated 1 year ago
This plugin offers a nice and elegant way to add Lightbox functionality for images, html content and media on your webpages.
- Rank
- #2,054
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 203.1K
- 203,133 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 42 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Responsive Lightbox at a glance
Responsive Lightbox is a WordPress plugin by subhansanjaya with 10K+ active installs, the #2,054 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times, 31% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews. Version 1.3.5 came out on Aug 8, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “modal dialog”. 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 stats1.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Responsive Lightbox |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 38 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 88 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 26 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12,020 · -0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Approximate, from band changes | Estimated installs |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | – | 12,020 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | – | 12,020 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | – | 12,040 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | – | 12,021 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | – | 11,995 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | – | 11,992 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | – | 12,007 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | – | 12,000 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | – | 11,997 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | – | 11,995 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | – | 11,977 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11,985 | 11,985 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11,990 | – |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11,995 | – |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12,001 | – |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12,006 | – |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12,011 | – |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12,016 | – |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12,021 | – |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12,026 | – |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 12,032 | – |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12,037 | – |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 12,042 | – |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12,047 | – |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12,052 | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12,057 | – |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12,063 | – |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12,068 | – |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12,073 | – |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12,078 | – |
Rank over time
#2,054 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,054 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,055 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,052 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,055 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,055 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,054 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,056 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,055 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,057 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,058 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,060 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,067 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,067 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,064 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Approximate, from band changes | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | – | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | – | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | – | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | – | +0.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | – | +0.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | – | -0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | – | +0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | – | +0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | – | +0.02% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | – | +0.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | – | -0.07% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 26, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 25, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 24, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 23, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 22, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 21, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 20, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 19, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 18, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 17, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 16, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 15, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 14, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 12, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 11, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
| Oct 10, 2026 | -0.04% | – |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2067 → #2055Downloads -2.6%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★42 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 15, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 8, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Responsive Lightbox
How many websites use Responsive Lightbox?
Responsive Lightbox is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,054 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Responsive Lightbox been downloaded?
203,133 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times. See download stats
When was Responsive Lightbox last updated?
Version 1.3.5 came out on Aug 8, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Responsive Lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
Responsive Lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.
Does Responsive Lightbox have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Responsive Lightbox. See its security record
Is Responsive Lightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Responsive Lightbox have?
4.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Responsive Lightbox?
The plugins most like Responsive Lightbox, by the tags they share, are VenoBox Lightbox (1K+), Firelight Lightbox (200K+) and Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
42 reviews
- 5 stars: 37 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 90%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 10%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 42 |
| Total downloads | 203.1K |
| Author | subhansanjaya |
| First released | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Version | 1.3.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 8, 2025 |
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