Fancy Lightbox vs Fancy Image Show (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 Lightbox has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Fancy Lightbox has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Fancy Image Show has 30K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Fancy Lightbox | Fancy Image Show | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ► | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Age | 11 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.6.0+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 9.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Fancy Lightbox
◄Fancy Image ShowN/A
Total Reviews
4Fancy Lightbox
◄Fancy Image Show0
Active Installs
500Fancy Lightbox
◄Fancy Image Show80
Total Downloads
14K+Fancy Lightbox
►Fancy Image Show30K+
Support Resolution
N/AFancy Lightbox
Fancy Image ShowN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoFancy Lightbox
►Fancy Image Show2 years ago
First Released
2015Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Image Show2011
Age
11 yearsFancy Lightbox
Fancy Image Show15 years
WP Requires
2.6.0+Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Image Show5.8+
PHP Requires
false+Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Image Showfalse+
Business Model
FreeFancy Lightbox
Fancy Image ShowFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Fancy Lightbox
Fancy Image Show9.1
Rating Breakdown
Fancy Lightbox
4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Fancy Image Show
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fancy Lightbox or Fancy Image Show more popular?
Fancy Lightbox has 500 active installations while Fancy Image Show has 80. Fancy Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Fancy Lightbox or Fancy Image Show?
Fancy Lightbox has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Fancy Image Show has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Fancy Lightbox and Fancy Image Show free?
Fancy Lightbox is free and Fancy Image Show is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Fancy Lightbox or Fancy Image Show?
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 Image Show was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.