# hiWeb Lightbox

> hiWeb Lightbox has 10+ active installs and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**An easy way to install on your website lightbox for images and galleries. Without setting.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,221
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+64.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 11, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Den Media (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/den-media/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [fancybox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fancybox/) | #20 | 27 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 751 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 904 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | >100 | 258 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| fancybox | >100 | 179 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,200 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| lightbox | >100 | 1,488 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 hiWeb Lightbox free?
Yes. hiWeb Lightbox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

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

### How many websites use hiWeb Lightbox?
hiWeb Lightbox is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,221 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does hiWeb Lightbox work with WordPress 7.1?
hiWeb Lightbox is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was hiWeb Lightbox last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0.1, was released on November 11, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes hiWeb Lightbox?
hiWeb Lightbox is developed and maintained by Den Media.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hiweb-lightbox/ · Generated 2026-10-01 10:06 UTC by PageForge