FancyBox for WordPress vs ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
FancyBox for WordPress
40K+ active installs
Free
ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 71 reviews) while FancyBox for WordPress leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. FancyBox for WordPress has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress has 243K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FancyBox for WordPress | ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 92 | ◄ | 71 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.9M+ | ◄ | 243K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.7 | 1.4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
FancyBox for WordPress
ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, FancyBox for WordPress averaged approximately 75 daily downloads while ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress averaged 28.
Recent Reviews
FancyBox for WordPress Reviews
Идеальный плагин Fancybox
Замечательный плагин Fancybox! Легкий, удобный, справляется со своими функциями! Функционал не нагружен всякими ползунками, пикселями, настройками. Установил и пользуешься! От читателей (под
Perfect!
It’s lightweight, non-intrusive, and does its job perfectly. Thank you.
Very well
That’s what you need
ARI Fancy Lightbox – Popup for WordPress Reviews
Fantastic plugin
It is a great lightbox plugin. The support is fast and very competent. This plugin is absolutely recommendable.
The Best Lightbox in WordPress!
I’ve installed dozens of lightboxes in search of the perfect one. And this is it! Light weight, very fast, has pretty url hash, and is visually dazzling. The demo showcases the gallery well. As a free
Easy to use
This fixes the mobile view of the PDF width 👍👍👍wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-with-responsive-pdf-on-mobile
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