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Responsive Lightbox vs MakeITeasy Popup (2026)

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

Responsive Lightbox

Responsive Lightbox

4.6(41)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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MakeITeasy Popup

MakeITeasy Popup

5(5)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MakeITeasy Popup has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Responsive Lightbox leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Lightbox has accumulated 197K+ total downloads while MakeITeasy Popup has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Responsive Lightbox
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MakeITeasy Popup5/5
Total Reviews
41Responsive Lightbox
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MakeITeasy Popup5
Active Installs
10K+Responsive Lightbox
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MakeITeasy Popup1.0K+
Total Downloads
197K+Responsive Lightbox
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MakeITeasy Popup11K+
Support Resolution
N/AResponsive Lightbox
MakeITeasy PopupN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoResponsive Lightbox
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MakeITeasy Popup1 month ago
First Released
2014Responsive Lightbox
MakeITeasy Popup2024
Age
12 yearsResponsive Lightbox
MakeITeasy Popup2 years
WP Requires
4.5+Responsive Lightbox
MakeITeasy Popup6.8+
PHP Requires
false+Responsive Lightbox
MakeITeasy Popup7.4+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox
MakeITeasy PopupFree
Latest Version
1.3.5Responsive Lightbox
MakeITeasy Popup1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox

4.6/5(41 reviews)
5
88%
4
2%
3
0%
2
5%
1
5%

MakeITeasy Popup

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Responsive Lightbox Reviews

by Bojan Denić

The best lightbox on the market!

Thanks for the best lightbox-free plugin on the market for WordPress!

by devgirl

Simple, works straight away and responsive

I am very impressed with this plugin, it worked right out the box and looks great and works on mobile too. I liked that it doesn’t have a ton of extras that slow down the process and my website, I jus

by cloudybright

Yup, it works! Right out of the box.

It’s enabled by default and flat out works. Images now open is a small popup window and disappear with one click. Easy.

MakeITeasy Popup Reviews

by artemi0

Great and Easy Modal Popup Plugin

Very EASY to use, LIGHTWEIGHT, and ELEGANT. What else would you ask of the developer? Support? It has it, and it’s better than many paid plugins.

by martiko

Easy and simple plugin

Good support from the plugin author!

by Squidy McSquid

Works perfect

Works great. Needs a little more detailed docs for adding popup on clicks but still 5/5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox or MakeITeasy Popup more popular?
Responsive Lightbox has 10K+ active installations while MakeITeasy Popup has 1.0K+. Responsive Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox or MakeITeasy Popup?
Responsive Lightbox has a 4.6/5 rating from 41 reviews, while MakeITeasy Popup has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox and MakeITeasy Popup free?
Responsive Lightbox is free and MakeITeasy Popup is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox or MakeITeasy Popup?
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?
Responsive Lightbox was last updated 8 months ago and MakeITeasy Popup was last updated 1 month ago.

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