Meow Lightbox vs EXIFwidget (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, Meow Lightbox has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 179 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meow Lightbox has accumulated 382K+ total downloads while EXIFwidget has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Meow Lightbox | EXIFwidget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 179 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 382K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 40% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2018 | |
| Age | 10 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.5.1 | 1.3 |
Rating
4.9/5Meow Lightbox
◄EXIFwidgetN/A
Total Reviews
179Meow Lightbox
◄EXIFwidget0
Active Installs
10K+Meow Lightbox
◄EXIFwidget0
Total Downloads
382K+Meow Lightbox
◄EXIFwidget1.4K+
Support Resolution
40%Meow Lightbox
EXIFwidgetN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMeow Lightbox
◄EXIFwidget7 years ago
First Released
2016Meow Lightbox
EXIFwidget2018
Age
10 yearsMeow Lightbox
EXIFwidget8 years
WP Requires
6.0+Meow Lightbox
EXIFwidget3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meow Lightbox
EXIFwidget5.6+
Business Model
FreeMeow Lightbox
EXIFwidgetFree
Latest Version
5.5.1Meow Lightbox
EXIFwidget1.3
Rating Breakdown
Meow Lightbox
4.9/5(179 reviews)
5
94%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
EXIFwidget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Meow Lightbox Reviews
by popkaraie
Very good
Simple is fine.
by Walter Viana
Excellent tool
Like all the tools produced by this developer, this one is another must-have! Congratulations!
by ac1643
Good and reliable app (and the Meow app collection in general)
I’m a big fan of all the meow apps that I use, they have a good range of options (for free) and seem to be very reliable so far. The one time I’ve asked for support I received a quick reply, and the d
EXIFwidget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meow Lightbox or EXIFwidget more popular?
Meow Lightbox has 10K+ active installations while EXIFwidget has 0. Meow Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meow Lightbox or EXIFwidget?
Meow Lightbox has a 4.9/5 rating from 179 reviews, while EXIFwidget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Meow Lightbox and EXIFwidget free?
Meow Lightbox is free and EXIFwidget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meow Lightbox or EXIFwidget?
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?
Meow Lightbox was last updated 3 weeks ago and EXIFwidget was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.