VenoBox Lightbox is the #43 ranked video app on WordPress, with a 4.9 average rating from 9 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
VenoBox Lightbox is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by neilgee. With a rating of 4.9★ from 9 reviews, it currently ranks #43 in the Video category.
AppRanks data: VenoBox Lightbox ranks #43 in Video on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 8% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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VenoBox Lightbox is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Video category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 9 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by neilgee — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (9) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How VenoBox Lightbox works
This plugin adds the VenoBox Responsive Lightbox to links, displaying YouTube and Vimeo videos, images, galleries, iframe, Google Maps or other inline content in a responsive lightbox display.
Plugin option to open all linked images and galleries in WordPress in Lightbox mode.
The big difference compared to many others plugins like this is that VenoBox calculates the max width of the image displayed and preserves its height if is taller than the window (so in small devices you can scroll down the content, avoiding vertical microscopic resized images).
Option to disable Beaver Builder lightbox plugin.
Usage Comprehensive usage is documented in the WP Admin > Dashboard > Settings > VenoBox Lightbox.
There are manual markup instructions for videos and iframes and automated options for images.
Ability to enable/disable VenoBox gallery for images on a per post/page/custom post type level.
Demo containing images and videos: http://themes.wpbeaches.com/venobox/
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Video#43of 539Top 8%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where VenoBox Lightbox stands in the Video category
VenoBox Lightbox ranks #43 of 539 apps in the Video category, placing it in the top 8% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is VenoBox Lightbox?
VenoBox Lightbox is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 9 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Video category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by neilgee.
Who uses VenoBox Lightbox?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed VenoBox Lightbox. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Video category on WordPress.
Where does VenoBox Lightbox rank on WordPress?
VenoBox Lightbox currently sits at position #43 in the Video category on WordPress. That places it in the top 8% of 539 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.