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fancyBox 3 for WordPress

v1.2.4

by w3dev · updated 3 years ago

Seamlessly integrates the fancyBox 3 script into your WordPress installation: Upload, activate, and you're done. Additional configuration is opti …

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Rank
#5,851
Up4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,450
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
17.8K
17,823 all-time
Rating
4.9/5
7 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +10% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~4mo

fancyBox 3 for WordPress at a glance

fancyBox 3 for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by w3dev with 1K+ active installs, the #5,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.2.4 came out on Nov 6, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “fancybox 3”. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

251 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
fancyBox 3 for WordPress Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.5101520Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DatefancyBox 3 for WordPress
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 202613
Oct 26, 202622
Oct 25, 202616
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202611
Oct 22, 202615
Oct 21, 202622
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202619
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 202610
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 202612
Oct 13, 202611
Oct 12, 20267
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 202611
Oct 9, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,453 · -7.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.5K1.5K1.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,453
Nov 7, 20261,452
Nov 5, 20261,455
Nov 4, 20261,454
Nov 3, 20261,454
Nov 2, 20261,455
Nov 1, 20261,454
Oct 31, 20261,456
Oct 30, 20261,462
Oct 29, 20261,459
Oct 28, 20261,465
Oct 27, 20261,577

Rank over time

#5,851 · down 20 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.8K#5.8K#5.8K#5.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,851
Nov 7, 2026#5,855
Nov 6, 2026#5,847
Nov 5, 2026#5,844
Nov 4, 2026#5,849
Nov 3, 2026#5,842
Nov 2, 2026#5,842
Nov 1, 2026#5,846
Oct 31, 2026#5,840
Oct 30, 2026#5,822
Oct 29, 2026#5,837
Oct 28, 2026#5,836
Oct 27, 2026#5,831

Growth %

Average -0.68% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.07%
Nov 7, 2026-0.10%
Nov 5, 2026+0.07%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.07%
Nov 2, 2026+0.07%
Nov 1, 2026-0.14%
Oct 31, 2026-0.41%
Oct 30, 2026+0.21%
Oct 29, 2026-0.41%
Oct 28, 2026-7.10%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5836 → #5844
    • Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14

Versions in use

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

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

4.9★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.4
Requires WordPress
3.4
Tested up to
6.3.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 24, 2017
Last updated
Nov 6, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about fancyBox 3 for WordPress

How many websites use fancyBox 3 for WordPress?

fancyBox 3 for WordPress 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 #5,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has fancyBox 3 for WordPress been downloaded?

17,823 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats

When was fancyBox 3 for WordPress last updated?

Version 1.2.4 came out on Nov 6, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is fancyBox 3 for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?

fancyBox 3 for WordPress’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 fancyBox 3 for WordPress have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for fancyBox 3 for WordPress. See its security record

Is fancyBox 3 for WordPress 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 fancyBox 3 for WordPress have?

4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to fancyBox 3 for WordPress?

The plugins most like fancyBox 3 for WordPress, by the tags they share, are FancyBox for WordPress (30K+), jQuery Lightbox For Native Galleries (4K+) and Firelight Lightbox (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.9

★★★★★

7 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 86%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
  • 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 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 27 five-star reviews to balance out.

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fancyBox 3 for WordPress
Estimated installs≈ 1,450
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.9
Reviews7
Total downloads17.8K
Authorw3dev
First releasedSep 24, 2017
Version1.2.4
Requires WP3.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 6, 2023

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