It makes all the image in a post that are linked to larger images, to open with lightbox effect.
As of April 2026, akWPLightbox is a WordPress post plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 9.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.1.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Header and Footer Scripts.
Aim of this plugin was to create a simple lightbox, to be used with the images on the post, it helps you add your images as you do now, it will take care of rest of the things. It works transparently without adding any extra work on your part.
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| WordPress | 2.1.1+ requiredTested up to 3.1.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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