Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Lightbox 2 currently ranks #1106 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1103, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.0.7, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (213 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1106 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1107 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1106 |
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 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 57 |
| 2026-07-31 | 73 |
| 2026-06-30 | 66 |
| 2026-05-31 | 59 |
| 2026-04-30 | 73 |
| 2026-03-31 | 87 |
| 2026-02-28 | 81 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2,649 |
| 2025-12-31 | 37 |
| 2025-11-30 | 37 |
| 2025-10-31 | 50 |
| 2025-09-30 | 65 |
| 2025-08-31 | 44 |
| 2025-07-31 | 83 |
| 2025-06-30 | 156 |
| 2025-05-31 | 23 |
| 2025-04-30 | 47 |
| 2025-03-31 | 46 |
| 2025-02-28 | 29 |
| 2025-01-31 | 55 |
| 2024-12-31 | 42 |
| 2024-11-30 | 30 |
| 2024-10-31 | 63 |
| 2024-09-30 | 94 |
| 2024-08-31 | 57 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.0.7 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2011-11-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
WP Lightbox 2 adds stunning lightbox effects to images and galleries on your WordPress site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Lightbox 2?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Lightbox 2?
As of September 1, 2026, WP Lightbox 2 ranks #1106 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1103.
When was WP Lightbox 2 last updated?
WP Lightbox 2 was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 3.0.7). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes WP Lightbox 2?
WP Lightbox 2 is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2011.
