# akWPLightbox

> akWPLightbox has 10+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** akWPLightbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**It makes all the image in a post that are linked to larger images, to open with lightbox effect.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 9,231
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.1.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Amit Kumar Singh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thecancerus/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/akwplightbox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 765 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 820 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 920 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | >100 | 269 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,387 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| lightbox | >100 | 1,540 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Slider 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-slider-3/) | 800K+ | 4.9/5 (1,125) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ml-slider/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (741) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 15, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-gallery/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (1,581) | Oct 15, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,596) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Oct 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 15, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is akWPLightbox free?
Yes. akWPLightbox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is akWPLightbox safe to use in 2026?
akWPLightbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use akWPLightbox?
akWPLightbox is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,231 times since it launched in May 2008. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does akWPLightbox work with WordPress 7.1?
akWPLightbox is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was akWPLightbox last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on November 4, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes akWPLightbox?
akWPLightbox is developed and maintained by Amit Kumar Singh.

### What are the best alternatives to akWPLightbox?
The most popular alternatives to akWPLightbox are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).


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