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Slenderbox

v1.1.2

by Matthew Petroff · updated 8 years ago

Overlays images on the current page using Slenderbox, a lightweight and framework-free lightbox plugin that can be used with valid HTML5.

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Rank
#22,822
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 42
40+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.7K
3,699 all-time
Rating
4.6/5
10 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 50+ · ETA unknown

Slenderbox at a glance

Slenderbox is a WordPress plugin by Matthew Petroff with 40+ active installs, the #22,822 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Dec 9, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 119 plugins tagged “picture”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

76 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Slenderbox Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateSlenderbox
Nov 6, 20263
Nov 5, 20264
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 20264
Nov 1, 20265
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 42 · -4.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.424344Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202642
Nov 7, 202642
Nov 5, 202642
Nov 4, 202642
Nov 3, 202642
Nov 2, 202642
Nov 1, 202642
Oct 31, 202643
Oct 30, 202643
Oct 29, 202643
Oct 28, 202643
Oct 27, 202644

Rank over time

#22,822 · down 446 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 7 days across 1 series.#22.4K#22.6K#22.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 6, 2026#22,822
Nov 2, 2026#22,623
Nov 1, 2026#22,738
Oct 31, 2026#22,507
Oct 29, 2026#22,455
Oct 28, 2026#22,559
Oct 27, 2026#22,376

Growth %

Average -0.39% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-2.33%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-2.27%

Active installs band

40+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.384042Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
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

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  1. Downloads +75%
    • Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31

Versions in use

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

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

4.6★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.2
Requires WordPress
2.6
Tested up to
5.0.31
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 20, 2012
Last updated
Dec 9, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Slenderbox

How many websites use Slenderbox?

Slenderbox 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 #22,822 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Slenderbox been downloaded?

3,699 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Slenderbox last updated?

Version 1.1.2 came out on Dec 9, 2018 (7 years ago).

Is Slenderbox compatible with the latest WordPress?

Slenderbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 Slenderbox still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Slenderbox have?

4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 70% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Slenderbox?

The plugins most like Slenderbox, by the tags they share, are Firelight Lightbox (200K+), LightPress Lightbox (40K+) and Simple Lightbox (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.6

★★★★★

10 reviews

  • 5 stars: 7 reviews, 70%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
90%4–5★
Mixed
10%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Slenderbox
Estimated installs≈ 42
Reported installs40+
Rating4.6
Reviews10
Total downloads3.7K
AuthorMatthew Petroff
First releasedDec 20, 2012
Version1.1.2
Requires WP2.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 9, 2018

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