Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox currently ranks #898 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #888, first reached on Sep 4, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,865 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 145% versus the month before (761/day).
- The latest release, v3.4.5, shipped on Oct 12, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #33 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #898 |
| 2026-09-30 | #895 |
| 2026-08-31 | #892 |
| 2026-07-31 | #900 |
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 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 | 734 |
| 2026-09-30 | 958 |
| 2026-08-31 | 386 |
| 2026-07-31 | 211 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | GalleryCreator |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.4.5 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-12 |
| Added to directory | 2019-10-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Create photo and video galleries with albums, sliders and a lightbox. Includes free Media Library folders to organize your files.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox?
As of October 16, 2026, SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox ranks #898 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #888.
When was SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox last updated?
SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox was last updated on October 12, 2026 (version 3.4.5). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox?
SimpLy Gallery Block & Lightbox is developed by GalleryCreator. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2019.
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