WP Colorbox
Watch: tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 3 major versions behind 7.1.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 20 |
| Security | 85 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| naa986 | 10 Jan 2014 to 16 Aug 2025, 60 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 15 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 1
- Tested up to
- 6.8 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 16 Aug 2025. Tested up to 6.8, 3 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Security record
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | Colorbox Lightbox <= 1.1.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.4 | <= 1.1.5 | 1.1.6 | n/a |
| 14 Aug 2020 | WordPress Colorbox Lightbox Plugin <= 1.1.4 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | <= 1.1.4 | 1.1.5 | 1828 |
Source: Wordfence Intelligence.
Reputation
Lifetime rating 4.3 from 23 ratings. Quarterly trends appear as new reviews arrive.
| 5 star | 16 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 3 |
| 3 star | 1 |
| 2 star | 1 |
| 1 star | 2 |
Momentum
5,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 56 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 112 |
| 18 May 2026 | 131 |
| 25 May 2026 | 120 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 98 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 111 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 94 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 81 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 95 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 87 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 100 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 111 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 123 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 216 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 133 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 157 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 121 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 114 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 135 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 146 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 149 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 157 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 142 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 157 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 356 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 228 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 37 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 47% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.
Facts
| Version | 1.1.6 |
|---|---|
| Author | Noor Alam |
| Added | 10 Jan 2014 |
| Last updated | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Active installs | 5,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0 |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | Design & Themes > Themes & Templates |
| Tags | image, photo, gallery, colorbox, lightbox |
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Questions
Is WP Colorbox still maintained?
WP Colorbox was last updated on 16 Aug 2025. Its Canary status is Watch.
Is WP Colorbox safe?
WP Colorbox has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 1 vulnerability was published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is Watch.
Who owns WP Colorbox?
The wordpress.org author is Noor Alam. Recent committers: naa986, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.
What can I use instead of WP Colorbox?
Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: MetaSlider Gallery - Image Gallery, Lightbox Galleries, Video Galleries, Gallery Custom Links, Catch Gallery, Photoswipe Masonry, iPanorama 360 - Advanced Virtual Tour Builder.