akWPLightbox
It makes all the image in a post that are linked to larger images, to open with lightbox effect.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where akWPLightbox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gallery | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| lightbox | >100 |
| post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About akWPLightbox
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Aim of this plugin was to create a simple lightbox, to be used with the images on the post, it helps you add your images as you do now, it will take care of rest of the things. It works transparently without adding any extra work on your part.
For more information check out the plugin homepage.
Tip: To keep track of this plugin’s evolution and features, you are advised to subscribe to the author’s feed
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload
akwpLightboxto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it nothing else.
- Now it will automatically find the images in the post and show it with lightbox effect.
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FAQ
akWPLightbox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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