fancyBox 3 for WordPress is the #79 ranked gallery app on WordPress, with a 4.9 average rating from 7 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
fancyBox 3 for WordPress is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by w3dev. With a rating of 4.9★ from 7 reviews, it currently ranks #79 in the Gallery category.
AppRanks data: fancyBox 3 for WordPress ranks #79 in Gallery on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 14% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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fancyBox 3 for WordPress is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Gallery category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 7 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 w3dev — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (7) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How fancyBox 3 for WordPress works
Seamlessly integrates the fancyBox 3 script into your WordPress installation: Upload, activate, and you’re done. Additional configuration is optional.
You can easily customize almost anything you can think about fancyBox lightbox. By default, the plugin will use jQuery to apply fancyBox to ANY thumbnails that link directly to an image. It will also automatically convert WordPress image galleries into fancyBox galleries.
For Inline content linking
– Create a link to any hidden or visible div with an ID attribate, and the plugin will transform the link and enable it for fancyBox usage.
– Note: this may cause a conflict if your page or website is using a smooth scrolling function to jump between page sections!
In upcoming versions, additional functionality for ajax calls and iframe data will be implemented.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Gallery#79of 595Top 14%
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Where fancyBox 3 for WordPress stands in the Gallery category
fancyBox 3 for WordPress ranks #79 of 595 apps in the Gallery category, placing it in the top 14% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is fancyBox 3 for WordPress?
fancyBox 3 for WordPress is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 7 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Gallery 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 w3dev.
Who uses fancyBox 3 for WordPress?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed fancyBox 3 for WordPress. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Gallery category on WordPress.
Where does fancyBox 3 for WordPress rank on WordPress?
fancyBox 3 for WordPress currently sits at position #79 in the Gallery category on WordPress. That places it in the top 13% of 595 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.