Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp vs Ultimate Lightbox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Ultimate Lightbox has a higher user rating (4/5 from 18 reviews) while Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp has accumulated 190K+ total downloads while Ultimate Lightbox has 56K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp | Ultimate Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.3/5 | ► | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ► | 18 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | 1.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 190K+ | ◄ | 56K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4.0+ | 3.5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.9 | 1.1.10 |
Rating Breakdown
Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp
Ultimate Lightbox
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp averaged approximately 13 daily downloads while Ultimate Lightbox averaged 8.
Recent Reviews
Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp Reviews
Easy to use and it works perfectly
I honestly don’t know what people are complaining about. I installed the free version and it was up and working in minutes. It has all the features I need; I didn’t feel like I needed to pay for the
I should have..
I should have read the reviews before I tried it.
Suits all my needs. Very smooth, responsive and elegant.
This is a very well made plugin. Has lots of customisable options and I couldnt be without it. It pretty much does everything for you, all you do is install the plugin, and add an image or image with
Ultimate Lightbox Reviews
Annoying
Couldn’t get it to work. After deinstallation it did some weird things to my site?? Don’t install
Does not work to show large images
A most promising plugin for enabling classes to be used to define what images to use the lightbox for. BUT, it does not work completely. It only shows the small image and is not responsive in any
Does everything Gutenberg can’t do with galleries (and more)
A really powerful plugin for those who want to add an image lightbox to their website. Lots of customization options, custom arrows, skins, custom CSS and everything you could think of. A big B
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