# Simplest Colorbox

> Simplest Colorbox has 10+ active installs and 152 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simplest Colorbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin is intended as an easy to use alternative to other lightbox/Colorbox alternatives. Unlike most other plugins with similar functionality, this one does not have any settings or requirements whatsoever…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,305
- **Downloads (30 days):** 152 (+14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 20, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** valentinstn (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simpson-fan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simplest-colorbox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [colorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colorbox/) | #8 | 10 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 920 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | >100 | 269 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | >100 | 213 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| colorbox | #59 | 78 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| lightbox | >100 | 1,545 |
| slideshow | >100 | 729 |

## 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 | [Popup Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-lightbox/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 3, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Quotepro Payment Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quotepro-payment-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 2, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [JQuery Colorbox Zoom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jcolorboxzoom/) | 10+ | — | Jan 31, 2011 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Gameplorer`s WPColorBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gameplorers-wpcolorbox/) | 10+ | — | Oct 9, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Quotepro Office Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quotepro-office-widget/) | <10 | — | Apr 2, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simplest Colorbox safe to use in 2026?
Simplest Colorbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simplest Colorbox?
Simplest Colorbox is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,305 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simplest Colorbox work with WordPress 7.1?
Simplest Colorbox is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simplest Colorbox last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 20, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Simplest Colorbox?
Simplest Colorbox is developed and maintained by valentinstn.

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


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