WP Lightbox 2 — WordPress Gallery Plugin
by Syed Balkhi · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Lightbox 2 has 20,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,289,264 downloads all time. It was downloaded 1,859 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on January 31, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.10.
WP Lightbox 2 at a glance
Is WP Lightbox 2 well maintained?
WP Lightbox 2 reviews and ratings
89 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
89 reviews
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Download and install history
2,841 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where WP Lightbox 2 ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP Lightbox 2 appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Gallery Plugins | #23 by tag, not in search | #69 | ▼2 |
WP Lightbox 2 alternatives
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LightPress Lightbox 40,000+ installs · 4.6 -
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Firelight Lightbox 200,000+ installs · 4.8
Details
WP Lightbox 2 adds stunning lightbox effects to images and galleries on your WordPress site.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WP Lightbox 2 competes in
Tags
- gallery
- image
- lightbox
- lightbox popup
- photo gallery
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- Version
- 3.0.7
- Last updated
- Jan 31, 2026
- First published
- Nov 27, 2011
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.10
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Lightbox 2 FAQ
How many active installs does WP Lightbox 2 have?
WordPress.org reports 20,000+ active installs for WP Lightbox 2 as of October 22, 2026.
Is WP Lightbox 2 still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on January 31, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.10.
Is WP Lightbox 2 free?
WP Lightbox 2 is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP Lightbox 2 rank among Gallery Plugins?
WP Lightbox 2 is #69 in the WordPress.org Gallery Plugins ranking.