Fancy Lightbox vs Fancy Events Plugin (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, Fancy Events Plugin has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Fancy Lightbox leads in active installations (500 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Fancy Lightbox has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Fancy Events Plugin has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Fancy Lightbox | Fancy Events Plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Age | 11 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.6.0+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
4.8/5Fancy Lightbox
►Fancy Events Plugin5/5
Total Reviews
4Fancy Lightbox
◄Fancy Events Plugin1
Active Installs
500Fancy Lightbox
◄Fancy Events Plugin10
Total Downloads
14K+Fancy Lightbox
◄Fancy Events Plugin3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AFancy Lightbox
Fancy Events PluginN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoFancy Lightbox
◄Fancy Events Plugin14 years ago
First Released
2015Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Events Plugin2011
Age
11 yearsFancy Lightbox
Fancy Events Plugin15 years
WP Requires
2.6.0+Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Events Plugin2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Events Pluginfalse+
Business Model
FreeFancy Lightbox
Fancy Events PluginFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Events Plugin1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Fancy Lightbox
4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Fancy Events Plugin
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fancy Lightbox or Fancy Events Plugin more popular?
Fancy Lightbox has 500 active installations while Fancy Events Plugin has 10. Fancy Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Fancy Lightbox or Fancy Events Plugin?
Fancy Lightbox has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Fancy Events Plugin has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Fancy Lightbox and Fancy Events Plugin free?
Fancy Lightbox is free and Fancy Events Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Fancy Lightbox or Fancy Events Plugin?
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?
Fancy Lightbox was last updated 9 years ago and Fancy Events Plugin was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.