Simplest Colorbox
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…
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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 Simplest Colorbox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| colorbox | #59 |
| images | >100 |
| lightbox | >100 |
| slideshow | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Simplest Colorbox
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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. “Simplest Colorbox” in contrast to simple “Simple Colorbox” also doesn’t uses any transition effects.
Installation
- Upload
plugin-name.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place
<?php do_action('plugin_name_hook'); ?>in your templates
For developers
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FAQ
Simplest Colorbox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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