VenoBox Lightbox
v2.0.8by neilgee · updated 3 years ago
This plugin adds the VenoBox Responsive Lightbox to links to display Vimeo and YouTube videos, images, galleries, iframe, inline content in a lightbox …
- Rank
- #5,730
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,490
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28.3K
- 28,300 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
VenoBox Lightbox at a glance
VenoBox Lightbox is a WordPress plugin by neilgee with 1K+ active installs, the #5,730 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 56% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 2.0.8 came out on Sep 10, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 56 plugins tagged “pop up”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats171 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VenoBox Lightbox |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,490 · -8.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,490 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,491 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,492 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,494 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,495 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,494 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,494 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,620 |
Rank over time
#5,730 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,730 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,722 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,718 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,719 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,725 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,715 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,718 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,720 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,715 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,715 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,729 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,731 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,726 |
Growth %
Average -0.69% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.78% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5731 → #5719
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.098%
- Other2.2%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 17, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 10, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VenoBox Lightbox
How many websites use VenoBox Lightbox?
VenoBox Lightbox 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 #5,730 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VenoBox Lightbox been downloaded?
28,300 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was VenoBox Lightbox last updated?
Version 2.0.8 came out on Sep 10, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Is VenoBox Lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
VenoBox Lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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 VenoBox Lightbox have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for VenoBox Lightbox. See its security record
Is VenoBox Lightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does VenoBox Lightbox have?
4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to VenoBox Lightbox?
The plugins most like VenoBox Lightbox, by the tags they share, are Firelight Lightbox (200K+), Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+) and Popup Box (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 89%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 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★
- About 12 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 35 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,490 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 28.3K |
| Author | neilgee |
| First released | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0.8 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 10, 2023 |
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