imageLightbox vs Group the Plugins (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, imageLightbox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. imageLightbox has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Group the Plugins has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | imageLightbox | Group the Plugins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2023 | |
| Age | 12 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.1.1 | 1.2.0 |
Rating
5/5imageLightbox
◄Group the PluginsN/A
Total Reviews
2imageLightbox
◄Group the Plugins0
Active Installs
300imageLightbox
◄Group the Plugins0
Total Downloads
15K+imageLightbox
◄Group the Plugins1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AimageLightbox
Group the PluginsN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoimageLightbox
►Group the Plugins1 year ago
First Released
2014imageLightbox
Group the Plugins2023
Age
12 yearsimageLightbox
Group the Plugins3 years
WP Requires
3.8+imageLightbox
Group the Pluginsfalse+
PHP Requires
false+imageLightbox
Group the Plugins7.4+
Business Model
FreeimageLightbox
Group the PluginsFree
Latest Version
0.1.1imageLightbox
Group the Plugins1.2.0
Rating Breakdown
imageLightbox
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Group the Plugins
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is imageLightbox or Group the Plugins more popular?
imageLightbox has 300 active installations while Group the Plugins has 0. imageLightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — imageLightbox or Group the Plugins?
imageLightbox has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Group the Plugins has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are imageLightbox and Group the Plugins free?
imageLightbox is free and Group the Plugins is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — imageLightbox or Group the Plugins?
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?
imageLightbox was last updated 9 years ago and Group the Plugins was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.