# JQuery Colorbox Zoom vs Simple Colorbox

> JQuery Colorbox Zoom vs Simple Colorbox compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Simple Colorbox comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against JQuery Colorbox Zoom.

**Simple Colorbox comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against JQuery Colorbox Zoom.** Choose Simple Colorbox if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | JQuery Colorbox Zoom | Simple Colorbox |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 52 | 207 ✅ |
| Download trend | -16.1% | +39.9% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 12 ✅ |
| Health score | 31/100 | 38/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 16 years ago | 9 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | — | WP 4.4.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jan 2011 | Apr 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, JQuery Colorbox Zoom or Simple Colorbox?
Simple Colorbox comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against JQuery Colorbox Zoom.  Choose Simple Colorbox if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is JQuery Colorbox Zoom more popular than Simple Colorbox?
Simple Colorbox is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for JQuery Colorbox Zoom.

### Can I use JQuery Colorbox Zoom and Simple Colorbox together?
Both plugins cover colorbox, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are JQuery Colorbox Zoom and Simple Colorbox free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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