Meow Lightbox vs Image Exif (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, Meow Lightbox has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 179 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meow Lightbox has accumulated 382K+ total downloads while Image Exif has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Meow Lightbox | Image Exif | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 179 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 382K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 40% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.5.1 | 0.2.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Meow Lightbox
◄Image ExifN/A
Total Reviews
179Meow Lightbox
◄Image Exif0
Active Installs
10K+Meow Lightbox
◄Image Exif10
Total Downloads
382K+Meow Lightbox
◄Image Exif2.8K+
Support Resolution
40%Meow Lightbox
Image ExifN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMeow Lightbox
◄Image Exif11 years ago
First Released
2016Meow Lightbox
Image Exif2015
Age
10 yearsMeow Lightbox
Image Exif11 years
WP Requires
6.0+Meow Lightbox
Image Exif4.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meow Lightbox
Image Exiffalse+
Business Model
FreeMeow Lightbox
Image ExifFree
Latest Version
5.5.1Meow Lightbox
Image Exif0.2.2
Rating Breakdown
Meow Lightbox
4.9/5(179 reviews)
5
94%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Image Exif
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Meow Lightbox Reviews
by popkaraie
Very good
Simple is fine.
by Walter Viana
Excellent tool
Like all the tools produced by this developer, this one is another must-have! Congratulations!
by ac1643
Good and reliable app (and the Meow app collection in general)
I’m a big fan of all the meow apps that I use, they have a good range of options (for free) and seem to be very reliable so far. The one time I’ve asked for support I received a quick reply, and the d
Image Exif Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meow Lightbox or Image Exif more popular?
Meow Lightbox has 10K+ active installations while Image Exif has 10. Meow Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meow Lightbox or Image Exif?
Meow Lightbox has a 4.9/5 rating from 179 reviews, while Image Exif has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Meow Lightbox and Image Exif free?
Meow Lightbox is free and Image Exif is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meow Lightbox or Image Exif?
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?
Meow Lightbox was last updated 3 weeks ago and Image Exif was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.