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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs Modal Post Images (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
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Modal Post Images

Modal Post Images

5(3)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View Modal Post Images

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Modal Post Images has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery leads in active installations (100K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has accumulated 6.5M+ total downloads while Modal Post Images has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Modal Post Images5/5
Total Reviews
1,991Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Modal Post Images3
Active Installs
100K+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Modal Post Images50
Total Downloads
6.5M+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Modal Post Images2.8K+
Support Resolution
27%Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Modal Post ImagesN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Modal Post Images5 months ago
First Released
2013Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Modal Post Images2016
Age
13 yearsResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
Modal Post Images10 years
WP Requires
6.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Modal Post Images3.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Modal Post Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
Modal Post ImagesFree
Latest Version
2.7.6Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Modal Post Images2.5

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

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

Modal Post Images

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

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!

Modal Post Images Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Modal Post Images more popular?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+ active installations while Modal Post Images has 50. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Modal Post Images?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,991 reviews, while Modal Post Images has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery and Modal Post Images free?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free and Modal Post Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Modal Post Images?
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 Modal Post Images was last updated 5 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.