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Shadowbox JS

v3.0.3.10.2

by Matt Martz · updated 9 years ago

Shadowbox is an online media vieiwing application similar to Lightbox and Thickbox but with more functionality. Supports all types of media.

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Rank
#5,194
Up4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,650
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
535.1K
535,050 all-time
Rating
4.6/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +42.9% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~15d

Shadowbox JS at a glance

Shadowbox JS is a WordPress plugin by Matt Martz with 1K+ active installs, the #5,194 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 3.0.3.10.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “shadowbox”. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

289 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Shadowbox JS Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.1020Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateShadowbox JS
Nov 2, 202619
Nov 1, 202622
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202611
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 202615
Oct 25, 202615
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202617
Oct 22, 202615
Oct 21, 202615
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 20268
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 20269
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 202610
Oct 10, 202617
Oct 9, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,653 · -9.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.7K1.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,653
Nov 7, 20261,651
Nov 5, 20261,653
Nov 4, 20261,651
Nov 3, 20261,649
Nov 2, 20261,650
Nov 1, 20261,651
Oct 31, 20261,652
Oct 30, 20261,653
Oct 29, 20261,651
Oct 28, 20261,654
Oct 27, 20261,828

Rank over time

#5,194 · up 16 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.2K#5.2K#5.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,194
Nov 7, 2026#5,198
Nov 6, 2026#5,197
Nov 5, 2026#5,189
Nov 4, 2026#5,198
Nov 3, 2026#5,198
Nov 2, 2026#5,198
Nov 1, 2026#5,196
Oct 31, 2026#5,192
Oct 30, 2026#5,192
Oct 29, 2026#5,212
Oct 28, 2026#5,213
Oct 27, 2026#5,210

Growth %

Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.12%
Nov 7, 2026-0.06%
Nov 5, 2026+0.12%
Nov 4, 2026+0.12%
Nov 3, 2026-0.06%
Nov 2, 2026-0.06%
Nov 1, 2026-0.06%
Oct 31, 2026-0.06%
Oct 30, 2026+0.12%
Oct 29, 2026-0.18%
Oct 28, 2026-9.52%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.099%
  • v2.00.8%

Rating trend

4.6★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.0.3.10.2
Requires WordPress
3.3
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 25, 2008
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Shadowbox JS

How many websites use Shadowbox JS?

Shadowbox JS is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,194 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Shadowbox JS been downloaded?

535,050 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats

When was Shadowbox JS last updated?

Version 3.0.3.10.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Shadowbox JS compatible with the latest WordPress?

Shadowbox JS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Shadowbox JS have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Shadowbox JS. See its security record

Is Shadowbox JS 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 Shadowbox JS have?

4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Shadowbox JS?

The plugins most like Shadowbox JS, by the tags they share, are Custom CSS/JS (700+), Specific CSS/JS for Posts and Pages (300+) and Sublime Custom JS Editor (200+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.6

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 8 reviews, 89%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
Positive
89%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
11%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Shadowbox JS
Estimated installs≈ 1,650
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.6
Reviews9
Total downloads535.1K
AuthorMatt Martz
First releasedFeb 25, 2008
Version3.0.3.10.2
Requires WP3.3
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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