WP Post Gallery Fancybox
WP Post Gallery Fancybox is a WordPress plugin that converts the default WordPress Media Gallery into a Fancybox Gallery.
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WP Post Gallery Fancybox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Post Gallery Fancybox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| fancybox 3 | #62 |
| Gallery Popup | >100 |
| lightbox gallery | >100 |
| WordPress Fancybox Gallery | #88 |
| wordpress gallery | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Post Gallery Fancybox
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
WP Post Gallery Fancybox is a WordPress plugin that converts the default WordPress Media Gallery into a Fancybox Gallery.
Just add the gallery shortcode to display the thumbnails in your posts/pages and this plugin does the rest, It makes your gallery to appear as a Fancybox Gallery.
Touch Enabled and Fully Responsive Lightbox.
Slideshow and Full screen options available.
Features
- Mobile optimized
- Responsive, touch-enabled and customizable.
- Multiple instances (Add Multiple Galleries on a single page)
Credits
The FancyBox jQuery plugin is written by Janis Skarnelis:
https://fancyapps.com/fancybox/3/
Installation
- Unzip and upload contents of the plugin to your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Screenshots
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Best WP Post Gallery Fancybox alternatives
All fancybox 3 plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
fancyBox 3 for WordPress
Seamlessly integrates the fancyBox 3 script into your WordPress installation: Upload…
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1K+ |
FAQ
WP Post Gallery Fancybox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Is WP Post Gallery Fancybox free?
Yes. WP Post Gallery Fancybox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Post Gallery Fancybox safe to use in 2026?
WP Post Gallery Fancybox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Post Gallery Fancybox?
WP Post Gallery Fancybox is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,763 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Post Gallery Fancybox work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Post Gallery Fancybox is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Post Gallery Fancybox last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 5, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes WP Post Gallery Fancybox?
WP Post Gallery Fancybox is developed and maintained by Ajay Maurya.
What are the best alternatives to WP Post Gallery Fancybox?
The most popular alternatives to WP Post Gallery Fancybox are fancyBox 3 for WordPress (1K+ installs).
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