Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Colorbox currently ranks #3123 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3115, first reached on Aug 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 5K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 19% versus the month before (19/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.6, shipped on Aug 16, 2025 (431 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #3123 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3130 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3127 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3138 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 5,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 23 |
| 2026-09-30 | 19 |
| 2026-08-31 | 17 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20 |
| 2026-05-31 | 14 |
| 2026-04-30 | 20 |
| 2026-03-31 | 15 |
| 2026-02-28 | 12 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 14 |
| 2025-11-30 | 15 |
| 2025-10-31 | 16 |
| 2025-09-30 | 70 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Noor Alam |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.6 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2014-01-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
View image, video (YouTube, Vimeo), page, inline HTML, custom content in lightbox. Add jQuery Colorbox lightbox effect to your WordPress site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Colorbox?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Colorbox?
As of October 21, 2026, WP Colorbox ranks #3123 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3115.
When was WP Colorbox last updated?
WP Colorbox was last updated on August 16, 2025 (version 1.1.6). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes WP Colorbox?
WP Colorbox is developed by Noor Alam. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2014.
