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FancyBox for WordPress vs Meks Simple Flickr Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

FancyBox for WordPress

FancyBox for WordPress

4.6(92)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View FancyBox for WordPress
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Meks Simple Flickr Widget

Meks Simple Flickr Widget

4.3(3)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Meks Simple Flickr Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FancyBox for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 92 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. FancyBox for WordPress has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Meks Simple Flickr Widget has 406K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5FancyBox for WordPress
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Meks Simple Flickr Widget4.3/5
Total Reviews
92FancyBox for WordPress
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Meks Simple Flickr Widget3
Active Installs
40K+FancyBox for WordPress
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Meks Simple Flickr Widget20K+
Total Downloads
1.9M+FancyBox for WordPress
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Meks Simple Flickr Widget406K+
Support Resolution
N/AFancyBox for WordPress
Meks Simple Flickr WidgetN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoFancyBox for WordPress
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Meks Simple Flickr Widget1 year ago
First Released
2009FancyBox for WordPress
Meks Simple Flickr Widget2014
Age
17 yearsFancyBox for WordPress
Meks Simple Flickr Widget12 years
WP Requires
5.6+FancyBox for WordPress
Meks Simple Flickr Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+FancyBox for WordPress
Meks Simple Flickr Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeFancyBox for WordPress
Meks Simple Flickr WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.3.7FancyBox for WordPress
Meks Simple Flickr Widget1.3

Rating Breakdown

FancyBox for WordPress

4.6/5(92 reviews)
5
83%
4
7%
3
2%
2
1%
1
8%

Meks Simple Flickr Widget

4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

FancyBox for WordPress Reviews

by Vital_V_G

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

by joseyaz

Perfect!

It’s lightweight, non-intrusive, and does its job perfectly. Thank you.

by stsalv

Very well

That’s what you need

Meks Simple Flickr Widget Reviews

by zhirgotrash

thx

very userfriendly

by crdunst

Works OK, could be better

The widget pulls in images fine, but the main issue for me is the size parameters. I can only add px values, not percentages or auto. This means that my images are being forced into set heights/widths

by Paul Istoan

Good enough.

It works as it should. One suggestion is if the photos are from a group, link the photo to the actual group stream and not the user stream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FancyBox for WordPress or Meks Simple Flickr Widget more popular?
FancyBox for WordPress has 40K+ active installations while Meks Simple Flickr Widget has 20K+. FancyBox for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — FancyBox for WordPress or Meks Simple Flickr Widget?
FancyBox for WordPress has a 4.6/5 rating from 92 reviews, while Meks Simple Flickr Widget has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are FancyBox for WordPress and Meks Simple Flickr Widget free?
FancyBox for WordPress is free and Meks Simple Flickr Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — FancyBox for WordPress or Meks Simple Flickr Widget?
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?
FancyBox for WordPress was last updated 11 months ago and Meks Simple Flickr Widget was last updated 1 year ago.

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