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FancyBox for WordPress

By colorlibplugins

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

FancyBox for WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrates FancyBox lightbox into your WordPress blog. Easy setup with customizable options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 92+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.77 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin seamlessly integrates FancyBox into your blog. Upload, activate, and you are done. Additional configuration is optional.

You can easily customize almost anything about the FancyBox lightbox: the border, margin width and color, zoom speed, animation type, close button position, overlay color and opacity, and even more advanced options like grouping images into galleries.

By default, the plugin will use jQuery to apply FancyBox to any thumbnails that link directly to an image. This includes posts, the sidebar, etc., so you can activate it and it will be applied automatically.

This plugin is developed and maintained by Colorlib, known for their free WordPress themes. They aim to extend their presence in plugin development with FancyBox lightbox.

If you enjoy using FancyBox lightbox for WordPress, please leave positive feedback. They are committed to making it the best lightbox plugin for WordPress.

Comparing to Alternatives

FancyBox for WordPress stands out as a reliable image viewing plugin with a strong user base and solid functionality. It competes directly with a few other plugins that offer similar lightbox features for WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and non-intrusive design
Simple and effective user interface
Good compatibility with popular themes like Avada
High user satisfaction with 82.6% five-star ratings
Regular updates addressing security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Lacks some advanced features like fullscreen mode
Has had multiple security vulnerabilities in the past
No pro version or premium features available
Limited customization options compared to some competitors

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with 89% of users rating it 4 stars or higher, reflecting strong satisfaction. Negative feedback is minimal and does not highlight major functional issues.

Positive highlights

"Always use this!" — WebBadAss
"Simple and effective FancyBox" — jellet
"It's lightweight, non-intrusive, and does its job perfectly." — joseyaz
"Very well" — stsalv
"Works great with Avada" — kozbilek

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Missing core features like fullscreen mode
Past security vulnerabilities requiring updates
No advanced customization options
No premium or pro features available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight lightbox plugin for image display without needing advanced features or premium options.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced functionality such as fullscreen mode, extensive customization, or those concerned about past security issues may want to consider alternatives or wait for further improvements.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential FancyBox functionality including image zoom and lightbox display with a simple setup.

Final Verdict

FancyBox for WordPress is a dependable and user-friendly plugin that excels in delivering basic lightbox functionality with high user satisfaction. Its lightweight nature and simplicity make it an excellent choice for users who want a hassle-free image viewing experience without extra features.

However, the plugin has had several security vulnerabilities in the past, which have been addressed in updates, and it lacks advanced features like fullscreen mode and premium options. Users needing these capabilities or heightened security assurances might consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

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

Fancybox

Images

Lightbox

Photos

Pictures

Screenshots

FAQ

This vulnerability was patched in version 3.0.3.

An additional change was introduced in version 3.0.4 to make sure that the malicious code can’t be printed to visitors even if it still remains in the database.

If you think your site might still be using a vulnerable version of the plugin please log in to your WordPress admin panel, disable the plugin and clear any cache if your site uses a cache system.

If you wish to continue using the plugin, check that the plugin is updated to the latest version from your admin panel and enable it. Then check the plugin’s settings page and make sure there’s no abnormal code in any of the fields, especially on the Extra Calls tab. If you are not sure about the code you see in the settings please use the Revert to Defaults button at the bottom of the settings page.

If you think your site might be compromised in any other way check this guide: WordPress Codex – FAQ My site was hacked.

Yes, with a filter. Put this in your theme’s functions.php or a site-specific plugin:

add_filter( 'mfbfw_is_enabled', function ( $enabled ) {     return is_page( array( 'portfolio', 'gallery' ) ); } );

Returning false means nothing loads at all — no CSS, no JavaScript. There are also built-in switches for mobile, WooCommerce shop pages and product pages under Behaviour.