Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- LightPress Lightbox currently ranks #908 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #903, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 64 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 4% versus the month before (66/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.5, shipped on Mar 25, 2026 (160 days ago) — release #40 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #908 |
| 2026-08-31 | #907 |
| 2026-07-31 | #910 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 72 |
| 2026-07-31 | 65 |
| 2026-06-30 | 102 |
| 2026-05-31 | 54 |
| 2026-04-30 | 117 |
| 2026-03-31 | 278 |
| 2026-02-28 | 36 |
| 2026-01-31 | 34 |
| 2025-12-31 | 29 |
| 2025-11-30 | 31 |
| 2025-10-31 | 48 |
| 2025-09-30 | 54 |
| 2025-08-31 | 38 |
| 2025-07-31 | 56 |
| 2025-06-30 | 72 |
| 2025-05-31 | 52 |
| 2025-04-30 | 179 |
| 2025-03-31 | 56 |
| 2025-02-28 | 57 |
| 2025-01-31 | 85 |
| 2024-12-31 | 55 |
| 2024-11-30 | 51 |
| 2024-10-31 | 242 |
| 2024-09-30 | 105 |
| 2024-08-31 | 76 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Firelight |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.5 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-25 |
| Added to directory | 2010-04-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simple, lightweight lightbox plugin for WordPress. Formerly the WP JQuery Lightbox.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use LightPress Lightbox?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is LightPress Lightbox?
As of September 1, 2026, LightPress Lightbox ranks #908 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #903.
When was LightPress Lightbox last updated?
LightPress Lightbox was last updated on March 25, 2026 (version 2.3.5). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes LightPress Lightbox?
LightPress Lightbox is developed by Firelight. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2010.
