# VenoBox – Lightweight & Responsive Lightbox Plugin

> VenoBox has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 197 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** VenoBox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**A fast, responsive, and flexible lightbox for images, videos, and galleries. Zero jQuery dependency.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,821
- **Downloads (30 days):** 197 (-42.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** Aug 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nicola Franchini (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nicolafranchini/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/venobox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 765 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | #87 | 269 |
| [modal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modal/) | #37 | 148 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | #99 | 483 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,779 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,398 |
| lightbox | #46 | 1,545 |
| modal | #76 | 3,815 |
| popup | >100 | 5,301 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 92.7%
- 1.0: 7.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Slider 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-slider-3/) | 800K+ | 4.9/5 (1,125) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ml-slider/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (741) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 15, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-gallery/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (1,581) | Oct 15, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,596) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Oct 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 15, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is VenoBox safe to use in 2026?
VenoBox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use VenoBox?
VenoBox is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,821 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 197 times in the last 30 days.

### Does VenoBox work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested VenoBox up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does VenoBox need?
VenoBox requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was VenoBox last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on August 24, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes VenoBox?
VenoBox is developed and maintained by Nicola Franchini.

### What are the best alternatives to VenoBox?
The most popular alternatives to VenoBox are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).


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