Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block currently ranks #1304 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 76 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 6% versus the month before (71/day).
- The latest release, v1.16.1, shipped on May 28, 2026 (141 days ago) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1304 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1307 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1312 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1322 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 76 |
| 2026-09-30 | 89 |
| 2026-08-31 | 76 |
| 2026-07-31 | 71 |
| 2026-06-30 | 69 |
| 2026-05-31 | 40 |
| 2026-04-30 | 67 |
| 2026-03-31 | 86 |
| 2026-02-28 | 76 |
| 2026-01-31 | 358 |
| 2025-12-31 | 31 |
| 2025-11-30 | 43 |
| 2025-10-31 | 64 |
| 2025-09-30 | 116 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Johannes Kinast |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.16.1 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-28 |
| Added to directory | 2020-06-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a simple & lightweight Lightbox to the standard WordPress Gallery & Image Block. No lock in and no dependencies.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block?
As of October 16, 2026, Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block ranks #1304 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block last updated?
Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block was last updated on May 28, 2026 (version 1.16.1). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block?
Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block is developed by Johannes Kinast. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2020.
