Imsanity vs F13 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, Imsanity has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 291 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imsanity has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while F13 Lightbox has 884.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imsanity | F13 Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 291 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | ◄ | 884 |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2021 | |
| Age | 15 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Imsanity
◄F13 LightboxN/A
Total Reviews
291Imsanity
◄F13 Lightbox0
Active Installs
200K+Imsanity
◄F13 Lightbox0
Total Downloads
4.5M+Imsanity
◄F13 Lightbox884
Support Resolution
50%Imsanity
F13 LightboxN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoImsanity
◄F13 Lightbox4 years ago
First Released
2011Imsanity
F13 Lightbox2021
Age
15 yearsImsanity
F13 Lightbox5 years
WP Requires
6.6+Imsanity
F13 Lightbox5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Imsanity
F13 Lightbox7.0+
Business Model
FreeImsanity
F13 LightboxFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Imsanity
F13 Lightbox1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Imsanity
4.9/5(291 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%
F13 Lightbox
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Imsanity Reviews
by robertgray
It works
It just works 🙂
by edgarro
The best!
Very, very useful.
by Topher
Perfect
This plugin does exactly what it says. It also works with WebP, so combined with Cimo you have a perfect scenario for a health media library.
F13 Lightbox Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imsanity or F13 Lightbox more popular?
Imsanity has 200K+ active installations while F13 Lightbox has 0. Imsanity is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Imsanity or F13 Lightbox?
Imsanity has a 4.9/5 rating from 291 reviews, while F13 Lightbox has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Imsanity and F13 Lightbox free?
Imsanity is free and F13 Lightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Imsanity or F13 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?
Imsanity was last updated 1 month ago and F13 Lightbox was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.