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Extensions for Leaflet Map vs Simple Colorbox (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Extensions for Leaflet Map

Extensions for Leaflet Map

5(23)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
View Extensions for Leaflet Map
VS
Simple Colorbox

Simple Colorbox

4.8(12)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Simple Colorbox

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Extensions for Leaflet Map has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Extensions for Leaflet Map has accumulated 80K+ total downloads while Simple Colorbox has 40K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Extensions for Leaflet Map
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Simple Colorbox4.8/5
Total Reviews
23Extensions for Leaflet Map
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Simple Colorbox12
Active Installs
2.0K+Extensions for Leaflet Map
◄
Simple Colorbox1.0K+
Total Downloads
80K+Extensions for Leaflet Map
◄
Simple Colorbox40K+
Support Resolution
71%Extensions for Leaflet Map
Simple ColorboxN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoExtensions for Leaflet Map
◄
Simple Colorbox8 years ago
First Released
2021Extensions for Leaflet Map
Simple Colorbox2012
Age
5 yearsExtensions for Leaflet Map
Simple Colorbox14 years
WP Requires
6.2+Extensions for Leaflet Map
Simple Colorbox3.9+
PHP Requires
8.1+Extensions for Leaflet Map
Simple Colorboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeExtensions for Leaflet Map
Simple ColorboxFree
Latest Version
4.14Extensions for Leaflet Map
Simple Colorbox1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Extensions for Leaflet Map

5/5(23 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Simple Colorbox

4.8/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Extensions for Leaflet Map Reviews

by sanjb

The best support

An excellent module with a top support ! Thanks a lot.

by splaquet

Super responsive developer!

One day I asked a question about one of the Leaflet plugins, the next day he completed integrating and included customizations! I’ve had some responsive developers, but this was pretty close to a “be

by pepcapdewp

Very useful

I used to display my cycling tracks using Leaflet and several extensions, but this plugin makes the work way easier!

Simple Colorbox Reviews

Super lightweight – works straight out of the box

Super lightweight and working right out of the box. And actually can be easily styled if you know a bit of css. Thnx a lot Ryan for sharing :).

by phenn

Mean and Lean

Nothing could be easier. Plugin works great.

by Damiaan van Vliet

Nice

Great simple lightbox. Indeed, install plug-in and it works. Easy to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Extensions for Leaflet Map or Simple Colorbox more popular?
Extensions for Leaflet Map has 2.0K+ active installations while Simple Colorbox has 1.0K+. Extensions for Leaflet Map is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Extensions for Leaflet Map or Simple Colorbox?
Extensions for Leaflet Map has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Simple Colorbox has a 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Extensions for Leaflet Map and Simple Colorbox free?
Extensions for Leaflet Map is free and Simple Colorbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Extensions for Leaflet Map or Simple Colorbox?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Extensions for Leaflet Map was last updated 4 weeks ago and Simple Colorbox was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.