WP Magnific Lightbox
WP Magnific will allow users to add responsive popup Images, Videos and Maps easily from the backend. Users can generate the shortcodes from WordPress WYSIWYG editor from the backend.
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WP Magnific Lightbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (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 WP Magnific Lightbox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| lightbox | >100 |
| magnific | #61 |
| Magnific Popup | #58 |
| modal | >100 |
| responsive popup | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Magnific Lightbox
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
WP Magnific will allow users to add responsive popup Images, Videos and Maps easily from the backend. Users can generate the shortcodes from WordPress WYSIWYG editor from the backend.
HOW TO USE
Shortcodes
For Image as a thumbnail
[wp_mfc_lightbox type=”image” clickable_text=”” url=”http://url/image.jpg”]
For Placing a clickable Text
[wp_mfc_lightbox type=”image” clickable_text=”Text” url=”http://url/image.jpg”]
For Video Popup
[wp_mfc_lightbox type=”video” clickable_text=”My Video” url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id”]
For Map Popup
[wp_mfc_lightbox type=”map” clickable_text=”Google Gate Bridge” google_map=”Google Gate Bridge”]
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FAQ
WP Magnific Lightbox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is WP Magnific Lightbox free?
Yes. WP Magnific Lightbox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Magnific Lightbox safe to use in 2026?
WP Magnific Lightbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Magnific Lightbox?
WP Magnific Lightbox is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,904 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Magnific Lightbox work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Magnific Lightbox is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Magnific Lightbox last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 3, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP Magnific Lightbox?
WP Magnific Lightbox is developed and maintained by sakeef.
What are the best alternatives to WP Magnific Lightbox?
The most popular alternatives to WP Magnific Lightbox are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).
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