Title: Outdated Fancybox script Last modified: November 2, 2017 --- # Outdated Fancybox script * Resolved [Philipp Bammes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) * (@tyrannous) * [8 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/) * Hi, the currently shipped Fancybox is v1.3.4, which was released almost seven years ago (11/11/2010). It uses deprecated functions like `$.browser` (removed in jQuery v1.9) which will break on today’s WordPress sites (which ship jQuery v1.12.4). * I wonder why no one else is experiencing this problem. Do you have any plans to update the Fancybox script? * Thanks. Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 16 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/page/2/?output_format=md) * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9648816) * [@tyrannous](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) – We’re not seeing any problems with any of the Lightbox libraries we include as a convenience. Although it may be a deprecated function you are noting, we are not seeing anything specifically to indicate it is a problem. * Thanks! * – Cais. * Thread Starter [Philipp Bammes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) * (@tyrannous) * [8 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9666980) * [@imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/), thanks for getting back to me. * Well the thing is, on one of my client’s (old) sites I’m getting a `Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'msie' of undefined` in `path/to/plugins/nextgen- gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/lightbox/static/fancybox/jquery.fancybox- 1.3.4.pack.js?ver=2.2.14`. This causes a `Uncaught TypeError: e.fancybox is not a function` in `path/to/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ lightbox/static/fancybox/nextgen_fancybox_init.min.js?ver=2.2.14`. * The site runs a modified Twenty Twelve theme (no JS modifications) and the error occurs even with all other plugins deactivated. You may want to take a look: [http://steinmetz-riesa.de/innenausbau/](http://steinmetz-riesa.de/innenausbau/)( I’m going to fix the error in a few days by patching the script to keep the “ Fancybox downtime” as short as possible). * In my opinion, there’s really no reason to not update the Fancybox script. I’d really appreciate if you could reconsider your opinion on this. * Thanks! * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9678922) * [@tyrannous](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) – We are looking at what bundled scripts (especially Lightbox libraries as they are only included as a convenience) to continue on with. Updates are always something to be considered although the root cause of this particular issue has still to be defined. The reference to `msie` has been seen although not specifically linked to anything in particular as it does not appear on every instance. * Thanks for your further input. * – Cais. * Thread Starter [Philipp Bammes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) * (@tyrannous) * [8 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9693618) * Is there anything I can do to speed things up? * In my opinion, since you decided one day to include lightbox libraries, you are responsible for keeping them up to date. * And if you don’t want to update fancybox (which should be done quickly since the initialization code hasn’t changed and you basically just need to replace the files) you better remove it completely. * Thanks. * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9695088) * [@tyrannous](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) – Removing these Lightbox libraries we include as a convenience has always been an option we consider. * You are also not required to use any of the bundled Lightbox libraries. If you wish to use a different one you need only configure the Lightbox Effect|Custom option appropriately per the Lightbox library’s documentation. * Thanks! * – Cais. * [Giuliana](https://wordpress.org/support/users/juleb/) * (@juleb) * [8 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9869511) * I’m experiencing the same issue as well. Do you have an idea about when this will be handled? * Thanks. * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9874511) * [@juleb](https://wordpress.org/support/users/juleb/) – Please start your own topic so we can try to help you with your specific issue on your specific site. * See [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/forum-welcome/#post-in-the-best-place](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/forum-welcome/#post-in-the-best-place) * Thanks! * – Cais. * Thread Starter [Philipp Bammes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) * (@tyrannous) * [8 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9879103) * [@juleb](https://wordpress.org/support/users/juleb/), don’t waste your time on a new support ticket. All [@imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) is going to tell you is they don’t know whether they will keep the bundled lightbox scripts. * They probably spend more time telling this to their users as they would need to update the scripts … * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9882557) * [@tyrannous](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) – We are reviewing some of the libraries we currently use to see if/when would be best to update( and refactor our code base as needed). * – Cais. * Thread Starter [Philipp Bammes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) * (@tyrannous) * [8 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9884507) * Cais, your company seems to be seriously slow in decision making given the fact that you keep telling me the same statement for 2,5 months now. * Why don’t you include an updated Fancybox script to fix the mentioned errors as a start and refactore your code downstream? As far as I know, the required HTML markup hasn’t changed for newer versions. * _It’s like talking to a brick wall._ * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-9914112) * [@tyrannous](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tyrannous/) – Our review of the two libraries show differences to the extent we would have to consider a complete refactoring to change the library or add another library (Fancybox 3) to accommodate its usage. * Thanks! * – Cais. * [brida](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brida/) * (@brida) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-10020090) * I habe the same problem. The jquery.fancybox-1.3.4.css and jquery.fancybox-1.3.4. pack.js are old. I have a lot of warings and false. I was traying so much thins. Now I have installed the Photo Gallery plugin. * Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property ‘msie’ of undefined at jquery.fancybox- 1.3.4.pack.js:18 at jquery.fancybox-1.3.4.pack.js:46 jquery.min.js:2 jQuery.Deferred exception: $(…).unload is not a function TypeError: $(…).unload is not a function at HTMLDocument. ([http://localhost:8888/moviment/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ajax/static/ajax.min.js:51:11](http://localhost:8888/moviment/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ajax/static/ajax.min.js:51:11)) at l ([https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29375](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29375)) at c ([https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29677](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29677)) undefined w.Deferred.exceptionHook @ jquery.min.js:2 jquery.dotdotdot-1.5.7-packed. js:15 dotdotdot: No element found for “undefined”. jquery.min.js:2 jQuery.Deferred exception: e.fancybox is not a function TypeError: e.fancybox is not a function at e ([http://localhost:8888/moviment/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/lightbox/static/fancybox/nextgen_fancybox_init.min.js:1:100](http://localhost:8888/moviment/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/lightbox/static/fancybox/nextgen_fancybox_init.min.js:1:100)) at HTMLDocument. ([http://localhost:8888/moviment/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/lightbox/static/fancybox/nextgen_fancybox_init.min.js:1:228](http://localhost:8888/moviment/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/lightbox/static/fancybox/nextgen_fancybox_init.min.js:1:228)) at l ([https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29375](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29375)) at c ([https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29677](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js:2:29677)) undefined w.Deferred.exceptionHook @ jquery.min.js:2 jquery.min.js:2 Uncaught TypeError: $(…).unload is not a function at HTMLDocument. (ajax.min. js:51) at l (jquery.min.js:2) at c (jquery.min.js:2) jquery.min.js:2 Uncaught TypeError: e.fancybox is not a function at e (nextgen_fancybox_init.min.js:1) at HTMLDocument. (nextgen_fancybox_init.min.js:1) at l (jquery.min. js:2) at c (jquery.min.js:2) * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-10021436) * [@brida](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brida/) – A response to the bug report you submitted has been made. * – Cais. * [brida](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brida/) * (@brida) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-10043264) * Every think works now. The problem was, that I have the import from jQuery (v. 3.3.1) in my program. With the NexGEN Plugin have the jQuery (v.1.12.4). I have two different version. I deleted my include from jQuery and now it works find. Thanks * Plugin Contributor [Imagely](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagely/) * (@imagely) * [8 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outdated-fancybox-script/#post-10045406) * [@brida](https://wordpress.org/support/users/brida/) – Thanks for the update. * – Cais. 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