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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs Mixed Media Gallery Blocks (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
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks

Mixed Media Gallery Blocks

4.8(114)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Mixed Media Gallery Blocks

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 Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has 1.1M+. Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 27%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Mixed Media Gallery Blocks4.8/5
Total Reviews
1,991Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Mixed Media Gallery Blocks114
Active Installs
100K+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Mixed Media Gallery Blocks40K+
Total Downloads
6.5M+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Mixed Media Gallery Blocks1.1M+
Support Resolution
27%Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
►
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks100%
Last Updated
3 weeks agoResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
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Mixed Media Gallery Blocks3 weeks ago
First Released
2013Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks2019
Age
13 yearsResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks7 years
WP Requires
6.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks6.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks5.3.8+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
Mixed Media Gallery BlocksFree
Latest Version
2.7.6Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks3.3.2.3

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

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

Mixed Media Gallery Blocks

4.8/5(114 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

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!

Mixed Media Gallery Blocks Reviews

by ludwigarcache

Perfect.. but

Amazing plugin, perfect in every detail with everything you need, only missing a simple option to position the caption.

by Dejan Buric

Best WP Lightbox plugin

The best WP Lightbox plugin out of many I’ve tried.

by aaaaabb

Works fine!

Does the job well. Can show minimalistic galleries if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Mixed Media Gallery Blocks more popular?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+ active installations while Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has 40K+. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Mixed Media Gallery Blocks?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,991 reviews, while Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has a 4.8/5 rating from 114 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery and Mixed Media Gallery Blocks free?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free and Mixed Media Gallery Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Mixed Media Gallery Blocks?
As of April 2026, Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 27% support resolution rate while Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery was last updated 3 weeks ago and Mixed Media Gallery Blocks was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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