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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs FancyBox for WordPress (2026)

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

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9(1,991)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
VS
FancyBox for WordPress

FancyBox for WordPress

4.6(92)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View FancyBox for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,991 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has accumulated 6.5M+ total downloads while FancyBox for WordPress has 1.9M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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FancyBox for WordPress4.6/5
Total Reviews
1,991Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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FancyBox for WordPress92
Active Installs
100K+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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FancyBox for WordPress40K+
Total Downloads
6.5M+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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FancyBox for WordPress1.9M+
Support Resolution
27%Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
FancyBox for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
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FancyBox for WordPress11 months ago
First Released
2013Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
FancyBox for WordPress2009
Age
13 yearsResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
FancyBox for WordPress17 years
WP Requires
6.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
FancyBox for WordPress5.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
FancyBox for WordPress7.4+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
FancyBox for WordPressFree
Latest Version
2.7.6Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
FancyBox for WordPress3.3.7

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9/5(1,991 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

FancyBox for WordPress

4.6/5(92 reviews)
5
83%
4
7%
3
2%
2
1%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery Reviews

by dossi2dbr

Wieder hier gelandet

Vor 8 Jahren habe ich dieses Plugin erstmals genutzt, um Fotos als Lightbox anzuzeigen. Wie es immer so ist, hat irgendwann ein anderes Plugin den Platz eingenommen, funktionierte dann nicht mehr, als

Great Plugin!

we use it on a non-profit website with a limited budget and it works very well.

by deroderuiter

Great plugin!

This plugin really works great!

FancyBox for WordPress Reviews

by Vital_V_G

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

by joseyaz

Perfect!

It’s lightweight, non-intrusive, and does its job perfectly. Thank you.

by stsalv

Very well

That’s what you need

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or FancyBox for WordPress more popular?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+ active installations while FancyBox for WordPress has 40K+. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or FancyBox for WordPress?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,991 reviews, while FancyBox for WordPress has a 4.6/5 rating from 92 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery and FancyBox for WordPress free?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free and FancyBox for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or FancyBox for WordPress?
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 & Gallery was last updated 3 weeks ago and FancyBox for WordPress was last updated 11 months ago.

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