# imageLightbox

> imageLightbox has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** imageLightbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Image Lightbox, Responsive and Touch‑friendly.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 15,856
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+45.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 8, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Bjørn Johansen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bjornjohansen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/imagelightbox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 905 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #38 | 257 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | #73 | 261 |
| [lightweight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightweight/) | #5 | 56 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,972 |
| lightbox | >100 | 1,498 |
| lightweight | >100 | 8,806 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [WebP Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-express/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (162) | Jun 19, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Oct 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Modern Image Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-uploads/) | 100K+ | 3.5/5 (25) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Aug 27, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Oct 3, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Image Placeholders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dominant-color-images/) | 60K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Enhanced Responsive Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-sizes/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is imageLightbox safe to use in 2026?
imageLightbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use imageLightbox?
imageLightbox is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,856 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does imageLightbox work with WordPress 7.1?
imageLightbox 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 imageLightbox last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on October 8, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes imageLightbox?
imageLightbox is developed and maintained by Bjørn Johansen.

### What are the best alternatives to imageLightbox?
The most popular alternatives to imageLightbox are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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