Video Youtube Lightbox
v1.2.1by manudg · updated 11 years ago
You can add your favorites Youtube videos in a playlist and display it in a responsive lightbox with a single click.
- Rank
- #47,806
- Down3,381 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,676 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Video Youtube Lightbox at a glance
Video Youtube Lightbox is a WordPress plugin by manudg with 10+ active installs, the #47,806 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on Aug 14, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 67 plugins tagged “playlist”, it ranks #46. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats21 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Video Youtube Lightbox |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#47,806 · down 6,163 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,806 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #44,425 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,986 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #36,374 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,773 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,643 |
Growth %
Average -1.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 7, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 14, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Video Youtube Lightbox
How many websites use Video Youtube Lightbox?
Video Youtube Lightbox is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,806 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Video Youtube Lightbox been downloaded?
2,676 times in total since 2015. See download stats
When was Video Youtube Lightbox last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Aug 14, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Video Youtube Lightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
Video Youtube Lightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Video Youtube Lightbox still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Video Youtube Lightbox have?
No one has reviewed Video Youtube Lightbox on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Video Youtube Lightbox?
The plugins most like Video Youtube Lightbox, by the tags they share, are Meow Lightbox (10K+), Firelight Lightbox (200K+) and Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | manudg |
| First released | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 14, 2015 |
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