ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress vs ZMT fancybox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress has accumulated 243K+ total downloads while ZMT fancybox has 8.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress | ZMT fancybox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 71 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 243K+ | ◄ | 8.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Age | 9 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress
ZMT fancybox
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress Reviews
Fantastic plugin
It is a great lightbox plugin. The support is fast and very competent. This plugin is absolutely recommendable.
The Best Lightbox in WordPress!
I’ve installed dozens of lightboxes in search of the perfect one. And this is it! Light weight, very fast, has pretty url hash, and is visually dazzling. The demo showcases the gallery well. As a free
Easy to use
This fixes the mobile view of the PDF width 👍👍👍wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-responsive-pdf-on-mobile
ZMT fancybox Reviews
No reviews yet
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