ThickBox
Embed ThickBox into your posts and pages.
2.6(5 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 11 years agoAs of April 2026, ThickBox is a WordPress images plugin with 200 active installations and a 2.6/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 97K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Autoptimize.
2.6/55 reviews
200active installs
97K+total downloads
18 yearssince 2008
Overview
Allows you to embed ThickBox into your blog. Simply insert ThickBox compliant markup
where ever you want and you’re all set. It is a pretty lightweight plugin but here
are some of its features:
- comes with an expert mode that allows you include the JavaScript and CSS for ThickBox only on those pages that actually need it
- you can opt to use the script and style already bundled with WordPress
- automatically adds the correct class attribute when using the gallery shortcode
- and also contains SmoothBox
Licence
This plugin is released under the GPL.
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Ratings & Reviews
2.65 reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 2.5+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.6.1
- Added a translation for the Serbo-Croatian language (thanks to Web Hosting Hub)
Contributors
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