Fancyboxify
This simple plugin enables Fancybox on image links. It groups all images within a single post and can also be disabled per post.
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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.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 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 Fancyboxify stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| fancybox | >100 |
| gallery | >100 |
| jquery | >100 |
| lightbox | >100 |
| photo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Fancyboxify
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Fancybox is a tool for displaying images, html content and multi-media
in a Mac-style “lightbox” that floats overtop of web page. It was built using the jQuery library.
This plugin inserts the necessary elements required to run Fancybox on your blog. It also groups
images within posts using rel attributes. (Based on the code found on this
forum thread)
To disable Fancybox per post: Add a custom field called ‘nofancybox’ and set it’s value to ‘true’.
Instructions on how to add custom fields to posts can be found at this
codex article.
Installation
- Upload ‘fancyboxify’ directory to your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu
Changelog
1.1
- Released: 24/03/2011
- Added the option to disable Fancybox on a single post (Add ‘nofancybox’ as a custom field
and set it’s value to ‘true’)
1.0
- Released: 22/03/2011
- First release, includes Fancybox 1.3.4
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FAQ
Fancyboxify: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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