FancyBox for WordPress vs Slideshow Captions for Jetpack (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
FancyBox for WordPress
40K+ active installs
Free
Slideshow Captions for Jetpack
60 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, FancyBox for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 92 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. FancyBox for WordPress has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Slideshow Captions for Jetpack has 5.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FancyBox for WordPress | Slideshow Captions for Jetpack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 2.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 92 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 1.9M+ | ◄ | 5.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.7 | 1.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
FancyBox for WordPress
Slideshow Captions for Jetpack
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
FancyBox for WordPress Reviews
Идеальный плагин Fancybox
Замечательный плагин Fancybox! Легкий, удобный, справляется со своими функциями! Функционал не нагружен всякими ползунками, пикселями, настройками. Установил и пользуешься! От читателей (под
Perfect!
It’s lightweight, non-intrusive, and does its job perfectly. Thank you.
Very well
That’s what you need
Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Reviews
No reviews yet
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