Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs Video Reviews / Video Widget (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(1,992)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
VS
Video Reviews / Video Widget

Video Reviews / Video Widget

5(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Video Reviews / Video Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Video Reviews / Video Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has accumulated 6.5M+ total downloads while Video Reviews / Video Widget has 3.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget5/5
Total Reviews
1,992Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget4
Active Installs
100K+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget100
Total Downloads
6.5M+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget3.9K+
Support Resolution
27%Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video WidgetN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget1 year ago
First Released
2013Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget2021
Age
13 yearsResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget5 years
WP Requires
6.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget5.6+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.7.6Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
Video Reviews / Video Widget1.5.4

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9/5(1,992 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Video Reviews / Video Widget

5/5(4 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!

Video Reviews / Video Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Video Reviews / Video Widget more popular?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+ active installations while Video Reviews / Video Widget has 100. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Video Reviews / Video Widget?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,992 reviews, while Video Reviews / Video Widget has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery and Video Reviews / Video Widget free?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free and Video Reviews / Video Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or Video Reviews / Video Widget?
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 Video Reviews / Video Widget was last updated 1 year ago.

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