Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5436
Peak #5421
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
41.5K
Days tracked
38
1 day▼ 2
7 days▼ 5
30 days▲ 4
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Colorbox currently ranks #5436 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5421, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.6.1, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,199 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #5436 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5434 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5436 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ryan Hellyer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.1 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2012-04-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Description: Adds a very simple Colorbox to your linked images.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Colorbox?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Colorbox?
As of September 1, 2026, Simple Colorbox ranks #5436 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5421.
When was Simple Colorbox last updated?
Simple Colorbox was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.6.1). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Colorbox?
Simple Colorbox is developed by Ryan Hellyer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2012.
