Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Meow Lightbox currently ranks #1998 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1995, first reached on Oct 10, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 440 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 41% versus the month before (313/day).
- The latest release, v5.6.3, shipped on Oct 10, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #146 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1998 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2002 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2024 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2043 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 206 |
| 2026-09-30 | 125 |
| 2026-08-31 | 160 |
| 2026-07-31 | 965 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,527 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,395 |
| 2026-04-30 | 184 |
| 2026-03-31 | 85 |
| 2026-02-28 | 180 |
| 2026-01-31 | 133 |
| 2025-12-31 | 72 |
| 2025-11-30 | 132 |
| 2025-10-31 | 64 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,602 |
| 2025-08-31 | 114 |
| 2025-07-31 | 135 |
| 2025-06-30 | 60 |
| 2025-05-31 | 51 |
| 2025-04-30 | 67 |
| 2025-03-31 | 112 |
| 2025-02-28 | 119 |
| 2025-01-31 | 91 |
| 2024-12-31 | 52 |
| 2024-11-30 | 48 |
| 2024-10-31 | 84 |
| 2024-09-30 | 128 |
| 2024-08-31 | 42 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jordy Meow |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.6.3 |
| Versions released | 146 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2016-08-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The elegant lightbox built for photographers. Fast, responsive, and displays your photos beautifully with EXIF data and maps. You'll love it! 💕
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Meow Lightbox?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Meow Lightbox?
As of October 17, 2026, Meow Lightbox ranks #1998 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1995.
When was Meow Lightbox last updated?
Meow Lightbox was last updated on October 10, 2026 (version 5.6.3). It has shipped 146 releases in total.
Who makes Meow Lightbox?
Meow Lightbox is developed by Jordy Meow. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2016.
