FancyBox for WordPress vs LightPress Lightbox (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 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. FancyBox for WordPress has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while LightPress Lightbox has 902K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FancyBox for WordPress | LightPress Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 92 | ◄ | 69 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | 40K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 1.9M+ | ◄ | 902K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Age | 17 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.7 | 2.3.5 |
Rating Breakdown
FancyBox for WordPress
LightPress Lightbox
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, FancyBox for WordPress averaged approximately 75 daily downloads while LightPress Lightbox averaged 289.
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
LightPress Lightbox Reviews
Useful
Very useful
Clean, functional, reliable
I have used this plugin for a long time, and still think it has one of the best UI for a photo gallery.
Excellent
Great little plugin. Install and forget about it.
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