Mixed Media Gallery Blocks vs WP Lightbox 2 (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks
40K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 114 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mixed Media Gallery Blocks has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while WP Lightbox 2 has 1.3M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mixed Media Gallery Blocks | WP Lightbox 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 114 | ◄ | 89 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.1M+ | ► | 1.3M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2011 | |
| Age | 7 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3.8+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.2.3 | 3.0.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks
WP Lightbox 2
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Mixed Media Gallery Blocks averaged approximately 829 daily downloads while WP Lightbox 2 averaged 93.
Recent Reviews
Mixed Media Gallery Blocks Reviews
Perfect.. but
Amazing plugin, perfect in every detail with everything you need, only missing a simple option to position the caption.
Best WP Lightbox plugin
The best WP Lightbox plugin out of many I’ve tried.
Works fine!
Does the job well. Can show minimalistic galleries if needed.
WP Lightbox 2 Reviews
Design features not working
The design settings from the admin no longer work. I have a site full of galleries and cannot access the settings to add the next button. Very annoying. It looks like the plugin was just updated and y
best plugin
thank you for up-dating this plugin. it serves my purposes well, is easy to use and has always been working on all devices.
Broke my site
Very nice to hear this from a customer…
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