Retina @2x vs Conditional Lightbox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Retina @2x has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Retina @2x has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while Conditional Lightbox has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Retina @2x | Conditional Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2013 | |
| Age | 10 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Retina @2x
◄Conditional Lightbox3/5
Total Reviews
6Retina @2x
◄Conditional Lightbox2
Active Installs
800Retina @2x
◄Conditional Lightbox10
Total Downloads
11K+Retina @2x
◄Conditional Lightbox2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ARetina @2x
Conditional LightboxN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoRetina @2x
◄Conditional Lightbox13 years ago
First Released
2016Retina @2x
Conditional Lightbox2013
Age
10 yearsRetina @2x
Conditional Lightbox13 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Retina @2x
Conditional Lightbox2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Retina @2x
Conditional Lightboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeRetina @2x
Conditional LightboxFree
Latest Version
1.6Retina @2x
Conditional Lightbox1.0
Rating Breakdown
Retina @2x
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Conditional Lightbox
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retina @2x or Conditional Lightbox more popular?
Retina @2x has 800 active installations while Conditional Lightbox has 10. Retina @2x is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Retina @2x or Conditional Lightbox?
Retina @2x has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Conditional Lightbox has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Retina @2x and Conditional Lightbox free?
Retina @2x is free and Conditional Lightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Retina @2x or Conditional Lightbox?
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?
Retina @2x was last updated 8 years ago and Conditional Lightbox was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.