Gallery by FooGallery vs Album and Image Gallery Plus Lightbox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Gallery by FooGallery
100K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Album and Image Gallery Plus Lightbox
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Gallery by FooGallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 971 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Gallery by FooGallery has accumulated 6.3M+ total downloads while Album and Image Gallery Plus Lightbox has 236K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gallery by FooGallery | Album and Image Gallery Plus Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 971 | ◄ | 27 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 6.3M+ | ◄ | 236K+ |
| Support Resolution | 84% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.13 | 2.1.8 |
Rating Breakdown
Gallery by FooGallery
Album and Image Gallery Plus Lightbox
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Gallery by FooGallery averaged approximately 975 daily downloads while Album and Image Gallery Plus Lightbox averaged 35.
Recent Reviews
Gallery by FooGallery Reviews
so easy to use
so easy to use
excellent plugin
excellent plugin, works very well
Excellent!
Does everything I need. Wanted a gallery plugin that would include the content of the Media Library caption in the lightbox, does it with style!
Album and Image Gallery Plus Lightbox Reviews
Great Plugin
Great Plugin
Defrauding users; once payment is made, refunds are not possible.
Defrauding users; once payment is made, refunds are not possible When purchasing, the official website clearly stated that it supported refunds within 14 days. However, after using it on the day of
I have all the essential plugins
All plugins are great. The BEST is the support. Unique … I can highly recommend the team.
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