Expand + Collapse Funk vs Xpand Image Gallery (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, Xpand Image Gallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 4 reviews) while Expand + Collapse Funk leads in active installations (900 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Expand + Collapse Funk has accumulated 35K+ total downloads while Xpand Image Gallery has 5.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Expand + Collapse Funk | Xpand Image Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 16 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 35K+ | ◄ | 5.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.6/5Expand + Collapse Funk
►Xpand Image Gallery4.8/5
Total Reviews
16Expand + Collapse Funk
◄Xpand Image Gallery4
Active Installs
900Expand + Collapse Funk
◄Xpand Image Gallery40
Total Downloads
35K+Expand + Collapse Funk
◄Xpand Image Gallery5.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AExpand + Collapse Funk
Xpand Image GalleryN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoExpand + Collapse Funk
►Xpand Image Gallery10 years ago
First Released
2013Expand + Collapse Funk
Xpand Image Gallery2014
Age
13 yearsExpand + Collapse Funk
Xpand Image Gallery12 years
WP Requires
3.5+Expand + Collapse Funk
Xpand Image Gallery3.5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Expand + Collapse Funk
Xpand Image Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeExpand + Collapse Funk
Xpand Image GalleryFree
Latest Version
2.2Expand + Collapse Funk
Xpand Image Gallery1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Expand + Collapse Funk
4.6/5(16 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
6%
1
6%
Xpand Image Gallery
4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Expand + Collapse Funk or Xpand Image Gallery more popular?
Expand + Collapse Funk has 900 active installations while Xpand Image Gallery has 40. Expand + Collapse Funk is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Expand + Collapse Funk or Xpand Image Gallery?
Expand + Collapse Funk has a 4.6/5 rating from 16 reviews, while Xpand Image Gallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Expand + Collapse Funk and Xpand Image Gallery free?
Expand + Collapse Funk is free and Xpand Image Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Expand + Collapse Funk or Xpand Image Gallery?
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?
Expand + Collapse Funk was last updated 11 years ago and Xpand Image Gallery was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.