FancyBox for WordPress vs Recent photos widget (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
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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. FancyBox for WordPress has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Recent photos widget has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FancyBox for WordPress | Recent photos widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 92 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 1.9M+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Age | 17 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.7 | 1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
FancyBox for WordPress
Recent photos widget
Download Trends
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
Recent photos widget Reviews
No reviews yet
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