# Fancyboxify

> Fancyboxify has 50+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fancyboxify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This simple plugin enables Fancybox on image links. It groups all images within a single post and can also be disabled per post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 9,832
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+18.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** omerk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/omerk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fancyboxify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [fancybox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fancybox/) | #19 | 27 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 751 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #91 | 257 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | >100 | 258 |
| [photo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo/) | #51 | 151 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| fancybox | >100 | 179 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,200 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,943 |
| lightbox | >100 | 1,488 |
| photo | >100 | 3,249 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [FancyBox for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancybox-for-wordpress/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (92) | Aug 7, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ari-fancy-lightbox/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (71) | Sep 24, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [FancyBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-box/) | 4K+ | 2.8/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Easy SwipeBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-swipebox/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (16) | Feb 26, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [PrettyPhoto – Simple Lightbox Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prettyphoto/) | 2K+ | 2.8/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [fancyBox 3 for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w3dev-fancybox/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Nov 6, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [WP fancybox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fancybox/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 7, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Popup with fancybox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-with-fancybox/) | 900+ | 3.5/5 (11) | Oct 29, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [RPS Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rps-image-gallery/) | 800+ | 4/5 (14) | Jun 10, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 10 | [WP ImageViewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-imageviewer/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Sep 28, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Fancyboxify safe to use in 2026?
Fancyboxify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fancyboxify?
Fancyboxify is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,832 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fancyboxify work with WordPress 7.1?
Fancyboxify is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Fancyboxify last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 24, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Fancyboxify?
Fancyboxify is developed and maintained by omerk.

### What are the best alternatives to Fancyboxify?
The most popular alternatives to Fancyboxify are FancyBox for WordPress (30K+ installs), ARI Fancy Lightbox (10K+ installs) and FancyBox (4K+ installs).


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