Gallery by FooGallery vs Responsive Lightbox & Gallery (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
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,991 reviews) while Gallery by FooGallery leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Gallery by FooGallery has accumulated 6.3M+ total downloads while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 6.5M+. Gallery by FooGallery has a higher support resolution rate (81% vs 27%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gallery by FooGallery | Responsive Lightbox & Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 971 | ► | 1,991 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | 100K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 6.3M+ | ► | 6.5M+ |
| Support Resolution | 81% | ◄ | 27% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.13 | 2.7.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Gallery by FooGallery
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Gallery by FooGallery averaged approximately 975 daily downloads while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery averaged 4,232.
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!
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery Reviews
Wieder hier gelandet
Vor 8 Jahren habe ich dieses Plugin erstmals genutzt, um Fotos als Lightbox anzuzeigen. Wie es immer so ist, hat irgendwann ein anderes Plugin den Platz eingenommen, funktionierte dann nicht mehr, als
Great Plugin!
we use it on a non-profit website with a limited budget and it works very well.
Great plugin!
This plugin really works great!
More Lightbox Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as Gallery by FooGallery and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Formerly Easy Fancybox. The most popular WordPress lightbox plugin. Simple, fast, and responsive. Opens images, videos, PDFs, and custom popups.
A responsive image lightbox for WordPress galleries, WordPress attachments & FooGallery
Seamlessly integrates FancyBox lightbox into your WordPress blog: Upload, activate, and you're done. Additional configuration optional.
Create mixed media galleries with images, HTML5 video, YouTube, Vimeo, and VideoPress — all in one gallery by Simply Gallery.
Simple, lightweight lightbox plugin for WordPress. Formerly the WP JQuery Lightbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gallery by FooGallery or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery more popular?
Which has better ratings — Gallery by FooGallery or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery?
Are Gallery by FooGallery and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery free?
Which plugin has better support — Gallery by FooGallery or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.