wplightbox
v1.0.3by welrachid · updated 3 years ago
Plugin to help you make a lightbox with content whenever you click a link with a special class on it.
- Rank
- #18,368
- Up78 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 75
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,344 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wplightbox at a glance
wplightbox is a WordPress plugin by welrachid with 70+ active installs, the #18,368 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.3 came out on Feb 6, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “nemtakeaway”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats61 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wplightbox |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 75 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 75 |
Rank over time
#18,368 · up 230 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,368 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,446 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,439 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,413 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,493 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,509 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,499 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,434 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,674 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,598 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.33% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18674 → #18413
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 6, 2019
- Last updated
- Feb 6, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wplightbox
How many websites use wplightbox?
wplightbox is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,368 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wplightbox been downloaded?
2,344 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was wplightbox last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Feb 6, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is wplightbox compatible with the latest WordPress?
wplightbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 wplightbox 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 wplightbox have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to wplightbox?
The plugins most like wplightbox, by the tags they share, are Firelight Lightbox (200K+), Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin (100K+) and Simple Lightbox (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 | ≈ 75 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | welrachid |
| First released | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2023 |
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