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 1,286,586 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 31, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
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.
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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 | #68 | – |
WP Lightbox 2 alternatives
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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
- 6.9.7
- 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 September 7, 2026.
Is WP Lightbox 2 still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on January 31, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
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 #68 in the WordPress.org Gallery Plugins ranking.