Fast Smooth Scroll vs imageLightbox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Fast Smooth Scroll has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Fast Smooth Scroll has accumulated 4.1K+ total downloads while imageLightbox has 15K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Fast Smooth Scroll | imageLightbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 4.1K+ | ► | 15K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2014 | |
| Age | 3 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 0.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Fast Smooth Scroll
imageLightbox5/5
Total Reviews
3Fast Smooth Scroll
◄imageLightbox2
Active Installs
800Fast Smooth Scroll
◄imageLightbox300
Total Downloads
4.1K+Fast Smooth Scroll
►imageLightbox15K+
Support Resolution
N/AFast Smooth Scroll
imageLightboxN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoFast Smooth Scroll
◄imageLightbox9 years ago
First Released
2023Fast Smooth Scroll
imageLightbox2014
Age
3 yearsFast Smooth Scroll
imageLightbox12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Fast Smooth Scroll
imageLightbox3.8+
PHP Requires
5.2+Fast Smooth Scroll
imageLightboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeFast Smooth Scroll
imageLightboxFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Fast Smooth Scroll
imageLightbox0.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Fast Smooth Scroll
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
imageLightbox
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fast Smooth Scroll or imageLightbox more popular?
Fast Smooth Scroll has 800 active installations while imageLightbox has 300. Fast Smooth Scroll is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Fast Smooth Scroll or imageLightbox?
Fast Smooth Scroll has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while imageLightbox has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Fast Smooth Scroll and imageLightbox free?
Fast Smooth Scroll is free and imageLightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Fast Smooth Scroll or imageLightbox?
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?
Fast Smooth Scroll was last updated 4 months ago and imageLightbox was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.