Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fancy Lightbox currently ranks #9005 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8928, first reached on Aug 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 500+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 10% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Aug 20, 2016 (3,710 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #9005 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8967 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8935 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8987 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 12 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Alobaidi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2016-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2015-10-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add fancy lightbox easily, responsive lightbox and easy to use, without options and without complexity, compatible with all major browsers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Fancy Lightbox?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Fancy Lightbox?
As of October 17, 2026, Fancy Lightbox ranks #9005 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8928.
When was Fancy Lightbox last updated?
Fancy Lightbox was last updated on August 20, 2016 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes Fancy Lightbox?
Fancy Lightbox is developed by Alobaidi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2015.
