JQuery Colorbox Zoom
Add a checkbox into media window for insert a javascript zoom to large image with jQuery ColorBox.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
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 JQuery Colorbox Zoom stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| colorbox | #49 |
| image zoom | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| zoom | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About JQuery Colorbox Zoom
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Add a checkbox into media window for insert a javascript zoom to large image with jQuery ColorBox.
The basic idea id build from Viva Zoom Plugin , but i want no use Highslide but jquery.
The plugin is a simple version of the more powerful “jQuery Colorbox”
Installation
To install JQuery Colorbox Zoom:
- Upload the “JQuery Colorbox Zoom” directory and all its contents to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
Version 1.0 is the first public release.
1.0
- First public release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
JQuery Colorbox Zoom: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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