Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo
v3.0.2by Milind More · updated 2 months ago
Display YouTube and Vimeo videos in a responsive lightbox using block editor controls or shortcodes, with official AMP support.
- Rank
- #14,920
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 140
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.7K
- 12,747 all-time
- Rating
- 3.3/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo at a glance
Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo is a WordPress plugin by Milind More with 100+ active installs, the #14,920 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 3.0.2 came out on Sep 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 111 plugins tagged “vimeo”, it ranks #34. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats129 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 140 · -4.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 147 |
Rank over time
#14,920 · up 123 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,920 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,904 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,921 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,905 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,923 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,994 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,002 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,095 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,077 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,058 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,067 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,106 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,089 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,043 |
Growth %
Average -0.37% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.12% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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 #15089 → #14923
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.651%
- v3.028%
- v2.712%
- v1.68.7%
Rating trend
3.3★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Feb 4, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo
How many websites use Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo?
Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,920 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo been downloaded?
12,747 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo last updated?
Version 3.0.2 came out on Sep 1, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo have?
3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 57% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo?
The plugins most like Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), All-in-One Video Gallery (20K+) and Lazy Load for Videos (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.3
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 57%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 43%
- Positive
- 57%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 43%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 140 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.3 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 12.7K |
| Author | Milind More |
| First released | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Version | 3.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
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