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Simple Lightbox

wordpress.orgOther creative

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 17 Aug 2026. How this is checked

Simple Lightbox is a WordPress plugin for displaying linked images and media in a customizable lightbox. It provides responsive themes, automatic link activation, animations, metadata display, keyboard navigation, page-type controls, and slideshow grouping for WordPress site owners.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-2.0WebCloud-managed
Visit wordpress.org
79stars
37forks
2alternatives
10features
2011since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Displaying WordPress images and media in a responsive, customizable lightbox without manual coding.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-2.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Other creative space, Simple Lightbox takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on displaying WordPress images and media in a responsive, customizable lightbox without manual coding. Inferred · not functionally tested: Simple Lightbox is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners. Basis unknown · not verified: Simple Lightbox costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

Archetyped builds and maintains Simple Lightbox, and it first shipped in 2011. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 79 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are automatic activation, responsive themes, and lightbox animations. The interface is available in 15 languages, including Czech, Danish, and German.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Automatic activation
  • Responsive themes
  • Lightbox animations
  • Image resizing
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Media metadata

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-pluginimage-lightboxresponsive-gallerymedia-viewer

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 79Multi-language

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed17 Aug · 00:32 UTC
    Simple Lightbox seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Simple Lightbox

What does Simple Lightbox do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Simple Lightbox focuses on displaying WordPress images and media in a responsive, customizable lightbox without manual coding. It is catalogued under Other creative on PulseGate.
Who is Simple Lightbox for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Simple Lightbox is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners.
Is Simple Lightbox free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Simple Lightbox is free to use.
What platforms does Simple Lightbox run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Simple Lightbox runs on the web.
Is Simple Lightbox still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
What are alternatives to Simple Lightbox?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Simple Lightbox for WordPress, Responsive Lightbox, and Easy Lightbox.Simple Lightbox for WordPressResponsive LightboxEasy Lightbox
Who develops Simple Lightbox?
Simple Lightbox is developed by Archetyped.
How long has Simple Lightbox been around?
Simple Lightbox first shipped in 2011.

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