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Modern Image Formats vs FancyBox for WordPress (2026)

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

Modern Image Formats

Modern Image Formats

3.3(23)

100K+ 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
View FancyBox for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FancyBox for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 92 reviews) while Modern Image Formats leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Modern Image Formats has accumulated 979K+ total downloads while FancyBox for WordPress has 1.9M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.3/5Modern Image Formats
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FancyBox for WordPress4.6/5
Total Reviews
23Modern Image Formats
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FancyBox for WordPress92
Active Installs
100K+Modern Image Formats
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FancyBox for WordPress40K+
Total Downloads
979K+Modern Image Formats
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FancyBox for WordPress1.9M+
Support Resolution
67%Modern Image Formats
FancyBox for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoModern Image Formats
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FancyBox for WordPress11 months ago
First Released
2023Modern Image Formats
FancyBox for WordPress2009
Age
3 yearsModern Image Formats
FancyBox for WordPress17 years
WP Requires
6.6+Modern Image Formats
FancyBox for WordPress5.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+Modern Image Formats
FancyBox for WordPress7.4+
Business Model
FreeModern Image Formats
FancyBox for WordPressFree
Latest Version
2.6.1Modern Image Formats
FancyBox for WordPress3.3.7

Rating Breakdown

Modern Image Formats

3.3/5(23 reviews)
5
52%
4
4%
3
0%
2
4%
1
39%

FancyBox for WordPress

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

Recent Reviews

Modern Image Formats Reviews

by lacoste89

Funktioniert wie beschrieben – Heimvorteil weil von WordPress entwickelt

Ich nutze dieses Plugin auf allen neuen Webseiten, damit Bilder automatisch nach AVIF konvertiert werden. Es funktionierte bisher immer ohne Probleme, deshalb kann ich es uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Ic

by primerpizza

Doesn’t work, support not helpful

Been trying to get this thing to work but it just wont serve the generated images. Support stopped replying.

by pdjp

compression?

Good plugin, but no option to set the WebP compression value. What compression is used here?

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 Modern Image Formats or FancyBox for WordPress more popular?
Modern Image Formats has 100K+ active installations while FancyBox for WordPress has 40K+. Modern Image Formats is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Modern Image Formats or FancyBox for WordPress?
Modern Image Formats has a 3.3/5 rating from 23 reviews, while FancyBox for WordPress has a 4.6/5 rating from 92 reviews.
Are Modern Image Formats and FancyBox for WordPress free?
Modern Image Formats is free and FancyBox for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Modern Image Formats 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?
Modern Image Formats was last updated 2 months ago and FancyBox for WordPress was last updated 11 months ago.

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