Light Particles vs WUI LightBox (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, Light Particles has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Light Particles has accumulated 2.6K+ total downloads while WUI LightBox has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Light Particles | WUI LightBox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.6K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2016 | |
| Age | 5 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.03 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Light Particles
◄WUI LightBoxN/A
Total Reviews
1Light Particles
◄WUI LightBox0
Active Installs
70Light Particles
◄WUI LightBox10
Total Downloads
2.6K+Light Particles
◄WUI LightBox1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ALight Particles
WUI LightBoxN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoLight Particles
◄WUI LightBox10 years ago
First Released
2021Light Particles
WUI LightBox2016
Age
5 yearsLight Particles
WUI LightBox10 years
WP Requires
3.5+Light Particles
WUI LightBox3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Light Particles
WUI LightBoxfalse+
Business Model
FreeLight Particles
WUI LightBoxFree
Latest Version
1.03Light Particles
WUI LightBox1.0
Rating Breakdown
Light Particles
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WUI LightBox
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Light Particles or WUI LightBox more popular?
Light Particles has 70 active installations while WUI LightBox has 10. Light Particles is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Light Particles or WUI LightBox?
Light Particles has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while WUI LightBox has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Light Particles and WUI LightBox free?
Light Particles is free and WUI LightBox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Light Particles or WUI LightBox?
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?
Light Particles was last updated 4 months ago and WUI LightBox was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.