Simple Lightbox vs JJ NextGen Image List (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Simple Lightbox

Simple Lightbox

4.3(236)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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JJ NextGen Image List

JJ NextGen Image List

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JJ NextGen Image List has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Simple Lightbox leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Lightbox has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while JJ NextGen Image List has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List5/5
Total Reviews
236Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List1
Active Installs
100K+Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List100
Total Downloads
3.0M+Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List20K+
Support Resolution
0%Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image ListN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSimple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List15 years ago
First Released
2010Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List2011
Age
16 yearsSimple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List15 years
WP Requires
5.3+Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List2.8+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image Listfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image ListFree
Latest Version
2.9.5Simple Lightbox
JJ NextGen Image List1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Simple Lightbox

4.3/5(236 reviews)
5
79%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
14%

JJ NextGen Image List

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

Recent Reviews

Simple Lightbox Reviews

by Benjamin Stocker

Does not do anything

Just does not work. This topic was modified 6 months, 3 weeks ago by Benjamin Stocker.

by splinter1

Worked straight out of the box!

Couldn’t be simpler. Downloaded, installed, activated and now all my post images open in a lightbox. Brilliant!

by skylabb

Simple Yet Awesome

I like the simplicity of the plugin and it works with WP native image block. The ability to automatically group single images on a page or post and browse through them in the model box is great.

JJ NextGen Image List Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Lightbox or JJ NextGen Image List more popular?
Simple Lightbox has 100K+ active installations while JJ NextGen Image List has 100. Simple Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Lightbox or JJ NextGen Image List?
Simple Lightbox has a 4.3/5 rating from 236 reviews, while JJ NextGen Image List has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple Lightbox and JJ NextGen Image List free?
Simple Lightbox is free and JJ NextGen Image List is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Lightbox or JJ NextGen Image List?
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?
Simple Lightbox was last updated 1 month ago and JJ NextGen Image List was last updated 15 years ago.

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