Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- FancyBox for WordPress currently ranks #944 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #941, first reached on Aug 20, 2026.
- It is averaging 812 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1094% versus the month before (68/day).
- The latest release, v3.4.2, shipped on Aug 7, 2026 (24 days ago) — release #62 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #944 |
| 2026-07-31 | #943 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 128 |
| 2026-07-31 | 88 |
| 2026-06-30 | 93 |
| 2026-05-31 | 43 |
| 2026-04-30 | 73 |
| 2026-03-31 | 102 |
| 2026-02-28 | 53 |
| 2026-01-31 | 67 |
| 2025-12-31 | 59 |
| 2025-11-30 | 60 |
| 2025-10-31 | 81 |
| 2025-09-30 | 89 |
| 2025-08-31 | 68 |
| 2025-07-31 | 110 |
| 2025-06-30 | 158 |
| 2025-05-31 | 105 |
| 2025-04-30 | 112 |
| 2025-03-31 | 115 |
| 2025-02-28 | 116 |
| 2025-01-31 | 125 |
| 2024-12-31 | 120 |
| 2024-11-30 | 153 |
| 2024-10-31 | 78 |
| 2024-09-30 | 102 |
| 2024-08-31 | 69 |
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Details
| Author | colorlibplugins |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.4.2 |
| Versions released | 62 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-07 |
| Added to directory | 2009-02-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Seamlessly integrates FancyBox lightbox into your WordPress blog: Upload, activate, and you're done. Additional configuration optional.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use FancyBox for WordPress?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is FancyBox for WordPress?
As of August 31, 2026, FancyBox for WordPress ranks #944 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #941.
When was FancyBox for WordPress last updated?
FancyBox for WordPress was last updated on August 7, 2026 (version 3.4.2). It has shipped 62 releases in total.
Who makes FancyBox for WordPress?
FancyBox for WordPress is developed by colorlibplugins. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2009.
