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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs LightPress Lightbox (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
LightPress Lightbox

LightPress Lightbox

4.6(69)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View LightPress Lightbox

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 LightPress Lightbox has 902K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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LightPress Lightbox4.6/5
Total Reviews
1,991Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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LightPress Lightbox69
Active Installs
100K+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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LightPress Lightbox40K+
Total Downloads
6.5M+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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LightPress Lightbox902K+
Support Resolution
27%Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
LightPress LightboxN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
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LightPress Lightbox1 week ago
First Released
2013Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
LightPress Lightbox2010
Age
13 yearsResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
LightPress Lightbox16 years
WP Requires
6.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
LightPress Lightbox5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
LightPress Lightbox7.0+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
LightPress LightboxFree
Latest Version
2.7.6Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
LightPress Lightbox2.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

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

LightPress Lightbox

4.6/5(69 reviews)
5
80%
4
10%
3
4%
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!

LightPress Lightbox Reviews

by maliege

Useful

Very useful

by scorpress

Clean, functional, reliable

I have used this plugin for a long time, and still think it has one of the best UI for a photo gallery.

by chris1030

Excellent

Great little plugin. Install and forget about it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or LightPress Lightbox more popular?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+ active installations while LightPress Lightbox has 40K+. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or LightPress Lightbox?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,991 reviews, while LightPress Lightbox has a 4.6/5 rating from 69 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery and LightPress Lightbox free?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free and LightPress Lightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or LightPress Lightbox?
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 LightPress Lightbox was last updated 1 week ago.

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