Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… vs Smart Popup by Supsystic (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…

Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…

3.9(94)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 months ago
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Smart Popup by Supsystic

Smart Popup by Supsystic

4.5(340)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smart Popup by Supsystic has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 340 reviews) while Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… has accumulated 2.8M+ total downloads while Smart Popup by Supsystic has 1.6M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic4.5/5
Total Reviews
94Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic340
Active Installs
100K+Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic10K+
Total Downloads
2.8M+Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic1.6M+
Support Resolution
75%Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by SupsysticN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoLightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic5 days ago
First Released
2014Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic2015
Age
12 yearsLightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic11 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsysticfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumLightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by SupsysticFree
Latest Version
2.7.41Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…
Smart Popup by Supsystic1.11.0

Rating Breakdown

Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…

3.9/5(94 reviews)
5
66%
4
5%
3
4%
2
5%
1
19%

Smart Popup by Supsystic

4.5/5(340 reviews)
5
84%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… Reviews

by Ronald Huereca

FooBox is fantastic

FooBox works great ouf of the box (pun intended) and is well-suited for sites that need a quick image lightbox plugin that plays well with others. The default lightbox theme provided is professiona

by vulpecula

PHP 8.5 compatibility

The freemium.php file used by this plugin raises php warnings, not safe. PHP warning: Deprecation: Using null as an array offset is deprecated, use an empty string insteadThis should be fixed, than

by igormig

Igor

A simple and convenient plugin. Just what I needed to replace “Image Zoom”, which isn’t updated and doesn’t support modern PHP versions.

Smart Popup by Supsystic Reviews

by Tim Codex

Violate Plugin Policy.

It always shows a pop up inside admin dashboard. Close button does not work. I am considering to report this plugin.

by SFAT LLC

Does its job, RIP free version

UX and UI are clunky since the plugin inception and can be overwhelming for casuals. Recent changes to Pro plan, that moved any gallery’s core functionality – which in my opinion is lightbox – to the

by shahvatnak

Critical error caused by this plugin

Hello, Please don’t get me wrong. I love your plugin . Unbelievable piece of art! second to none! but it turns my website down and and I’m getting critical error warning. Is there any bug or issue?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… or Smart Popup by Supsystic more popular?
Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… has 100K+ active installations while Smart Popup by Supsystic has 10K+. Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… or Smart Popup by Supsystic?
Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… has a 3.9/5 rating from 94 reviews, while Smart Popup by Supsystic has a 4.5/5 rating from 340 reviews.
Are Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… and Smart Popup by Supsystic free?
Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… is free + premium and Smart Popup by Supsystic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… or Smart Popup by Supsystic?
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?
Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin… was last updated 2 months ago and Smart Popup by Supsystic was last updated 5 days ago.

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