Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Lightbox currently ranks #330 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #325, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 305 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 2% versus the month before (299/day).
- The latest release, v2.9.5, shipped on Sep 12, 2026 (34 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
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| 2026-10-16 | #330 |
| 2026-09-30 | #328 |
| 2026-08-31 | #326 |
| 2026-07-31 | #325 |
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 |
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| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 294 |
| 2026-09-30 | 330 |
| 2026-08-31 | 310 |
| 2026-07-31 | 339 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Simple Lightbox
Detected on 7 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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FRANJEVCI – Hrvatska franjevačka provincija sv. Ćirila i Metodaofm.hr
- Theme: TheVoice
- 17 plugins detected
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Retro Handhelds — Handheld Emulation News, Reviews & Guidesretrohandhelds.gg
- Theme: SmartMag
- 12 plugins detected
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Details
| Author | Archetyped |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.9.5 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-12 |
| Added to directory | 2010-05-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The highly customizable lightbox for WordPress
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Lightbox?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Lightbox?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Lightbox ranks #330 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #325.
When was Simple Lightbox last updated?
Simple Lightbox was last updated on September 12, 2026 (version 2.9.5). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Lightbox?
Simple Lightbox is developed by Archetyped. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2010.
