Shadowbox JS
by Matt Martz · WordPress.org page · Website
Shadowbox JS has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 534,466 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 28, 2017, tested up to WordPress 3.4.2.
Shadowbox JS at a glance
Is Shadowbox JS well maintained?
Shadowbox JS reviews and ratings
9 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Shadowbox is an online media vieiwing application similar to Lightbox and Thickbox but with more functionality. Supports all types of media.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- javascript
- JS
- overlay
- shadowbox
- shadowbox-js
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- Version
- 3.0.3.10.2
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- First published
- Feb 25, 2008
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Shadowbox JS FAQ
How many active installs does Shadowbox JS have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Shadowbox JS as of September 7, 2026.
Is Shadowbox JS still maintained?
The last release was on November 28, 2017, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Shadowbox JS free?
Shadowbox JS is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.