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WebP Express vs FancyBox for WordPress (2026)

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

WebP Express

WebP Express

4.4(160)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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FancyBox for WordPress

FancyBox for WordPress

4.6(92)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FancyBox for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 92 reviews) while WebP Express leads in active installations (300K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebP Express has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while FancyBox for WordPress has 1.9M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5WebP Express
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FancyBox for WordPress4.6/5
Total Reviews
160WebP Express
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FancyBox for WordPress92
Active Installs
300K+WebP Express
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FancyBox for WordPress40K+
Total Downloads
4.1M+WebP Express
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FancyBox for WordPress1.9M+
Support Resolution
0%WebP Express
FancyBox for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebP Express
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FancyBox for WordPress11 months ago
First Released
2018WebP Express
FancyBox for WordPress2009
Age
8 yearsWebP Express
FancyBox for WordPress17 years
WP Requires
4.0+WebP Express
FancyBox for WordPress5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+WebP Express
FancyBox for WordPress7.4+
Business Model
FreeWebP Express
FancyBox for WordPressFree
Latest Version
0.25.14WebP Express
FancyBox for WordPress3.3.7

Rating Breakdown

WebP Express

4.4/5(160 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
10%

FancyBox for WordPress

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

Recent Reviews

WebP Express Reviews

by Wishlight

Good plugin

Good plugin. Thanks for the update.

by metroobra

Excelent and good free plugin

Excelent and good free plugin for convert images jpg/png a webp

by smastromattei

Amazing

This stuff is the real deal: just an app that works, no hassling like premium versions or special features. Thank you.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebP Express or FancyBox for WordPress more popular?
WebP Express has 300K+ active installations while FancyBox for WordPress has 40K+. WebP Express is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebP Express or FancyBox for WordPress?
WebP Express has a 4.4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while FancyBox for WordPress has a 4.6/5 rating from 92 reviews.
Are WebP Express and FancyBox for WordPress free?
WebP Express is free and FancyBox for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebP Express or FancyBox for WordPress?
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?
WebP Express was last updated 2 months ago and FancyBox for WordPress was last updated 11 months ago.

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