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FancyBox

By Kevin Sylvestre

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

FancyBox Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enables fancybox on all image links including BMP, GIF, JPG, JPEG, and PNG links.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.68/10

User Rating

2.8/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin uses the jquery implementation of fancybox and makes use of attr style selectors by adding a section to the wordpress header.

For more information and examples of slimbox visit the FancyBox website.

Comparing to Alternatives

FancyBox is a straightforward lightbox plugin that offers a clean and simple user experience compared to other similar plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and clean interface
Easy to implement and use
Lightweight with minimal configuration

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
Lacks advanced features found in some competitors
No active development or updates noted

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights satisfaction with FancyBox's simplicity and functionality, though some concerns remain.

Positive highlights

'It's a fantastic little plugin' – webeida
'Works beautifully on my gallery' – webeida
'Loved it as a developer as it has nothing but a plain fancybox' – Broken Ninja

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Some users may find it too basic
No recent updates may affect compatibility

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills lightbox solution for displaying images without complex features.

Not ideal for

Those needing extensive customization, advanced effects, or regular updates might find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core lightbox functionalities with a straightforward and clean design suitable for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

FancyBox is a reliable and easy-to-use lightbox plugin ideal for users who want simplicity and effectiveness without extra bells and whistles.

While it may not offer advanced features or frequent updates, it serves well for basic image display needs and is appreciated for its clean implementation.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free FancyBox plugin.

Fancybox

Images

Lightbox

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload fancy-box directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress

Contributors and developers

“FancyBox” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Kevin Sylvestre

Free Version Live Demo

WPS

6.68

Average

Ratings

2.8 out of 5 | 9

Version

1.1.0

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

4,000+

WordPress version

3.5.2 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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FancyBox Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (9)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

WPS

6.68

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