WebP Express vs Responsive Lightbox2 (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WebP Express has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 160 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebP Express has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while Responsive Lightbox2 has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebP Express | Responsive Lightbox2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 160 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 4.1M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2016 | |
| Age | 8 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.25.14 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
4.4/5WebP Express
◄Responsive Lightbox23.7/5
Total Reviews
160WebP Express
◄Responsive Lightbox23
Active Installs
300K+WebP Express
◄Responsive Lightbox2300
Total Downloads
4.1M+WebP Express
◄Responsive Lightbox210K+
Support Resolution
0%WebP Express
Responsive Lightbox2N/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebP Express
◄Responsive Lightbox23 years ago
First Released
2018WebP Express
Responsive Lightbox22016
Age
8 yearsWebP Express
Responsive Lightbox210 years
WP Requires
4.0+WebP Express
Responsive Lightbox23.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+WebP Express
Responsive Lightbox2false+
Business Model
FreeWebP Express
Responsive Lightbox2Free
Latest Version
0.25.14WebP Express
Responsive Lightbox21.0.4
Rating Breakdown
WebP Express
4.4/5(160 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
10%
Responsive Lightbox2
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WebP Express Reviews
by Wishlight
Good plugin
Good plugin. Thanks for the update.
by metroobra
Excelent and good free plugin
Excelent and good free plugin for convert images jpg/png a webp
by smastromattei
Amazing
This stuff is the real deal: just an app that works, no hassling like premium versions or special features. Thank you.
Responsive Lightbox2 Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WebP Express or Responsive Lightbox2 more popular?
WebP Express has 300K+ active installations while Responsive Lightbox2 has 300. WebP Express is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebP Express or Responsive Lightbox2?
WebP Express has a 4.4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Responsive Lightbox2 has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WebP Express and Responsive Lightbox2 free?
WebP Express is free and Responsive Lightbox2 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebP Express or Responsive Lightbox2?
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?
WebP Express was last updated 2 months ago and Responsive Lightbox2 was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.