Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
100K+ active installs
Free
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin
10 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,991 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has accumulated 6.5M+ total downloads while HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Responsive Lightbox & Gallery | HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,991 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.5M+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 27% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2018 | |
| Age | 13 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.7.6 | 0.0.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
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!
HiiWaterwheel WordPress Plugin Reviews
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