# JQuery Colorbox Zoom

> JQuery Colorbox Zoom has 10+ active installs and 52 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** JQuery Colorbox Zoom shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,017
- **Downloads (30 days):** 52 (-16.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 31, 2011
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** abmcr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/abmcr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/jcolorboxzoom/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [colorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colorbox/) | #8 | 10 |
| [image zoom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-zoom/) | #9 | 18 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 919 |
| [zoom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zoom/) | #34 | 46 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| colorbox | #49 | 78 |
| image zoom | >100 | 1,109 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| zoom | >100 | 1,554 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Colorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-colorbox/) | 5K+ | 4.3/5 (23) | Aug 16, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Colorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-colorbox/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [WP ImageViewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-imageviewer/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Sep 28, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Quotepro Insurance Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quotepro-insurance-widget/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | May 30, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Quotepro Payment Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quotepro-payment-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 2, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Gameplorer`s WPColorBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gameplorers-wpcolorbox/) | 10+ | — | Oct 9, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Popup Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-lightbox/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 3, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Simplest Colorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplest-colorbox/) | 10+ | — | Mar 20, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Quotepro Office Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quotepro-office-widget/) | <10 | — | Apr 2, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is JQuery Colorbox Zoom safe to use in 2026?
JQuery Colorbox Zoom shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use JQuery Colorbox Zoom?
JQuery Colorbox Zoom is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,017 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.

### When was JQuery Colorbox Zoom last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 31, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes JQuery Colorbox Zoom?
JQuery Colorbox Zoom is developed and maintained by abmcr.

### What are the best alternatives to JQuery Colorbox Zoom?
The most popular alternatives to JQuery Colorbox Zoom are WP Colorbox (5K+ installs), Simple Colorbox (1K+ installs) and WP ImageViewer (700+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jcolorboxzoom/ · Generated 2026-10-18 19:32 UTC by PageForge