Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Video Lightbox currently ranks #1073 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1068, first reached on Oct 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 62 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 24% versus the month before (50/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.12, shipped on May 20, 2026 (150 days ago) — release #26 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1073 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1070 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1074 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1074 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 54 |
| 2026-09-30 | 69 |
| 2026-08-31 | 49 |
| 2026-07-31 | 51 |
| 2026-06-30 | 44 |
| 2026-05-31 | 40 |
| 2026-04-30 | 61 |
| 2026-03-31 | 59 |
| 2026-02-28 | 39 |
| 2026-01-31 | 34 |
| 2025-12-31 | 37 |
| 2025-11-30 | 36 |
| 2025-10-31 | 48 |
| 2025-09-30 | 109 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using WP Video Lightbox
Detected on 1 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | wptipsntricks |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.12 |
| Versions released | 26 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-20 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Very easy to use WordPress lightbox plugin to display YouTube and Vimeo videos in an elegant lightbox overlay.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Video Lightbox?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Video Lightbox?
As of October 17, 2026, WP Video Lightbox ranks #1073 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1068.
When was WP Video Lightbox last updated?
WP Video Lightbox was last updated on May 20, 2026 (version 1.9.12). It has shipped 26 releases in total.
Who makes WP Video Lightbox?
WP Video Lightbox is developed by wptipsntricks. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.
