Popup with fancybox
This plugin allows you to create lightweight JQuery fancy box popup window in your blog with custom content. In the admin interface we can easily configure popup size and timeout (i.e. show popup window based on timeout…
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- Small user base (900+ active installs)
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| fancybox | #29 |
| popup | >100 |
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.5 from 11 reviews
About Popup with fancybox
From the official readme · v3.6Description
This plugin allows you to create lightweight JQuery fancy box popup window in your blog with custom content. In the admin interface we can easily configure popup size and timeout (i.e. show popup window based on timeout after page load). In this popup we can display any content such as Video, Image, Advertisement and much more.
Check official website for live demo http://www.gopiplus.com/work/2013/08/08/popup-with-fancybox-wordpress-plugin/
This plugin allows you to create lightweight JQuery fancy box popup window in your blog with custom content. In the admin interface we can easily configure popup size and timeout (i.e. show popup window based on timeout after page load). In this popup we can display any content such as Video, Image, Advertisement and much more.
In the admin we have standard wordpress HTML editor to create the popup message. So that we can customise the messages easily. also we have option to set expiration time for popup window. and we have option to display popup once per session, so that the popup never appear again if user navigate to another page.
Advantage of this plugin
- Lightweight JQuery.
- Fancybox css in popup windows.
- Show popup window based on timeout after page load.
- HTML editor to create the popup message.
- Option to set expiration time for message.
- Option to set popup display once per session.
- Supports localization.
Plugin configuration option
Display popup in specific page/post.
This plugin have short code option to display the popup in specific page. Just copy and paste the plugin short code into specific posts or pages to display the popup. We can use group name or message id to display the popup.
Display popup in entire website.
- Go to widget page and drag and drop the widget Popup with fancybox into your sidebar, so that popup will display in entire website.
- Copy and paste the given PHP code into your footer.php file, so that popup will display in the entire website.
Display popup only in the home page.
- Download footer.php file from your theme folder.
- Paste the given PHP code, and upload back to server.
Translators
- Tamil (ta) – Gopi Ramasamy
- Polish (pl) – Abdul Sattar
Changelog
First version
1.0
First version
1.1
- New option to add expiration date.
- Added one security code that wordpress offers us.
1.2
- Tested up to 3.8 (Beta)
- Now this plugin supports localization (or internationalization). i.e. option to translate into other languages.
Plugin *.po file (popupwfb.po) available in the languages folder. Translators Welcome. - Supports network multisite website (Needs to create table manually).
1.3
- Tested up to 3.9
1.4
Added Start Date option for popup window (Expiration date option already available).
1.5
Support short code in the popup (i.e You can add other plugin short code inside this popup window)
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FAQ
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Is Popup with fancybox free?
Yes. Popup with fancybox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Popup with fancybox safe to use in 2026?
Popup with fancybox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Popup with fancybox?
Popup with fancybox is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 111,861 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 195 times in the last 30 days.
Does Popup with fancybox work with WordPress 7.1?
Popup with fancybox is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Popup with fancybox last updated?
The latest version, 3.6, was released on October 29, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Popup with fancybox?
Popup with fancybox is developed and maintained by gopiplus@hotmail.com.
What are the best alternatives to Popup with fancybox?
The most popular alternatives to Popup with fancybox are FancyBox for WordPress (30K+ installs), ARI Fancy Lightbox (10K+ installs) and FancyBox (4K+ installs).
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