Simple Lightbox — WordPress Slider Plugin
by Archetyped · WordPress.org page · Website
Simple Lightbox has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,035,037 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on February 24, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Simple Lightbox at a glance
Is Simple Lightbox well maintained?
Simple Lightbox reviews and ratings
240 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
240 reviews
- 5★
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188
- 4★
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10
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5
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Where Simple Lightbox ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Simple Lightbox appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Slider Plugins | #5 by tag, not in search | #37 | – |
| Best Gallery Plugins | #8 by tag, not in search | #51 | – |
Simple Lightbox alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Simple Lightbox.
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NextGEN Gallery 300,000+ installs · 4.3 -
WP Carousel 70,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Smart Slider 3 800,000+ installs · 4.9 -
LightPress Lightbox 40,000+ installs · 4.6 -
Firelight Lightbox 200,000+ installs · 4.8
Details
The highly customizable lightbox for WordPress
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Simple Lightbox competes in
Tags
- gallery
- image
- lightbox
- photography
- slideshow
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- Version
- 2.9.5
- Last updated
- Feb 24, 2026
- First published
- May 29, 2010
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Simple Lightbox FAQ
How many active installs does Simple Lightbox have?
WordPress.org reports 100,000+ active installs for Simple Lightbox as of September 7, 2026.
Is Simple Lightbox still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on February 24, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Simple Lightbox free?
Simple Lightbox is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Simple Lightbox rank among Slider Plugins?
Simple Lightbox is #37 in the WordPress.org Slider Plugins ranking.