Description
At a glance
Looking for Simple Lightbox v2.9.5? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 100K+ active installs · 4.3/5 rating from 239 reviews · updated September 12, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.3+ & PHP 5.6.20+.
Simple Lightbox is a very simple and customizable lightbox that is easy to add to your WordPress website.
Features
Options for customizing the lightbox behavior are located in the Appearance > Lightbox admin menu (or just click the Settings link below the plugin’s name when viewing the list of installed plugins)
- Automatically activate links (no manual coding required)
- Automatically resize lightbox to fit in window
- Customize lightbox with themes
- Mobile-optimized responsive themes included
- Customizable lightbox animations
- Infinitely customizable with add-ons
- Supports WordPress image attachment links
- Supports links in widgets
- Keyboard Navigation
- Display media metadata (caption, description, etc.) in lightbox
- Enable Lightbox depending on Page Type (Home, Pages, Archive, etc.)
- Group image links (play as a slideshow)
- Group image links by Post (separate slideshow for each post on page)
Usage
- Insert links to images/image attachments into your posts/pages
That’s it! The image will be displayed in a lightbox automatically.
- For more usage tips, go to Simple Lightbox’s official page
- See Simple Lightbox’s documentation for in-depth information on using and customizing SLB.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Simple Lightbox?
Simple Lightbox 2.9.5 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.3/5 rating from 239 user reviews.
Does Simple Lightbox cost anything?
No. Simple Lightbox 2.9.5 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Simple Lightbox 2.9.5?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Simple Lightbox?
Simple Lightbox 2.9.5 requires WordPress 5.3 or higher and PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Simple Lightbox last updated?
Version 2.9.5 was last updated on September 12, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Simple Lightbox download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.9.5
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.9.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 12, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (239 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 or higher |
| Author | Archetyped |
| Tags | gallery, image, lightbox, photography, slideshow |
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