Slimbox Plugin
v1.3by peppolone · updated 18 years ago
Plugin used to overlay images on the current page into neat Javascript-powered overlay popups.
- Rank
- #8,706
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 553
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 76.5K
- 76,538 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Slimbox Plugin at a glance
Slimbox Plugin is a WordPress plugin by peppolone with 500+ active installs, the #8,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 83% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3 came out on Aug 22, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.6.1. Among the 5 plugins tagged “slimbox”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats142 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Slimbox Plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 554 · -2.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 554 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 554 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 553 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 554 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 553 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 555 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 555 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 554 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 556 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 555 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 556 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 570 |
Rank over time
#8,706 · up 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,706 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,701 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,710 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,714 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,702 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,702 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,706 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,680 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,689 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,696 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,687 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,705 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,716 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,708 |
Growth %
Average -0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.46% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5
- Tested up to
- 2.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 27, 2007
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Slimbox Plugin
How many websites use Slimbox Plugin?
Slimbox Plugin is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Slimbox Plugin been downloaded?
76,538 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Slimbox Plugin last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Aug 22, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is Slimbox Plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Slimbox Plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.6.1, 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 Slimbox Plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Slimbox Plugin have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Slimbox Plugin?
The plugins most like Slimbox Plugin, by the tags they share, are Easy Image Gallery (4K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Envira Gallery (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 553 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 76.5K |
| Author | peppolone |
| First released | Aug 27, 2007 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 1.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2008 |
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