FancyBox for WordPress vs Mixed Media Gallery Blocks (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
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks
40K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 114 reviews) while FancyBox for WordPress leads in active installations (40K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. FancyBox for WordPress has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has 1.1M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FancyBox for WordPress | Mixed Media Gallery Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 92 | ► | 114 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | 40K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 1.9M+ | ◄ | 1.1M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Age | 17 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 6.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.3.8+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.7 | 3.3.2.3 |
Rating Breakdown
FancyBox for WordPress
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, FancyBox for WordPress averaged approximately 75 daily downloads while Mixed Media Gallery Blocks averaged 829.
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
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks Reviews
Perfect.. but
Amazing plugin, perfect in every detail with everything you need, only missing a simple option to position the caption.
Best WP Lightbox plugin
The best WP Lightbox plugin out of many I’ve tried.
Works fine!
Does the job well. Can show minimalistic galleries if needed.
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