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Show Post In lightbox

v2.0.0

by OpenSource Technologies Inc. · updated 1 month ago

List posts from a category with a shortcode or widget, and open each post in a lightbox.

categorylightboxpopuppostsshortcode
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Rank
#22,860
Up122 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 42
40+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.1K
5,140 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

Show Post In lightbox at a glance

Show Post In lightbox is a WordPress plugin by OpenSource Technologies Inc. with 40+ active installs, the #22,860 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Sep 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 289 plugins tagged “lightbox”, it ranks #130. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

109 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Show Post In lightbox Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.01020Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateShow Post In lightbox
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20260
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20265
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 202612
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 202623
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.414243Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202642
Nov 8, 202642
Nov 7, 202641
Nov 5, 202642
Nov 4, 202642
Nov 3, 202642
Nov 2, 202642
Nov 1, 202642
Oct 31, 202643
Oct 30, 202642
Oct 29, 202643
Oct 28, 202643

Rank over time

#22,860 · down 321 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#22.4K#22.6K#22.8K#23KOct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#22,860
Nov 7, 2026#22,982
Nov 6, 2026#22,964
Nov 5, 2026#22,776
Nov 3, 2026#22,726
Nov 2, 2026#22,597
Nov 1, 2026#22,714
Oct 31, 2026#22,445
Oct 30, 2026#22,589
Oct 29, 2026#22,433
Oct 28, 2026#22,539

Growth %

Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+2.44%
Nov 7, 2026-1.19%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-2.33%
Oct 31, 2026+2.38%
Oct 30, 2026-2.33%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

40+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.384042Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202640+
Nov 8, 202640+
Nov 7, 202640+
Nov 6, 202640+
Nov 5, 202640+
Nov 4, 202640+
Nov 3, 202640+
Nov 2, 202640+
Nov 1, 202640+
Oct 31, 202640+
Oct 30, 202640+
Oct 29, 202640+
Oct 28, 202640+
Oct 27, 202640+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #22539 → #22776
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

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
2.0.0
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Mar 31, 2014
Last updated
Sep 16, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Show Post In lightbox

How many websites use Show Post In lightbox?

Show Post In 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 #22,860 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Show Post In lightbox been downloaded?

5,140 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats

When was Show Post In lightbox last updated?

Version 2.0.0 came out on Sep 16, 2026 (1 month ago).

Is Show Post In lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is Show Post In lightbox still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Show Post In lightbox have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Show Post In lightbox?

The plugins most like Show Post In lightbox, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+) and Display Posts (70K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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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Show Post In lightbox
Estimated installs≈ 42
Reported installs40+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads5.1K
AuthorOpenSource Technologies Inc.
First releasedMar 31, 2014
Version2.0.0
Requires WP6.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedSep 16, 2026

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