FancyBox vs Tailored Lightbox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Tailored Lightbox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while FancyBox leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. FancyBox has accumulated 286K+ total downloads while Tailored Lightbox has 7.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FancyBox | Tailored Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 286K+ | ◄ | 7.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2021 | |
| Age | 17 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.7+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.0 | 3.5.7.2 |
Rating Breakdown
FancyBox
Tailored Lightbox
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
FancyBox Reviews
straight pulldown of fancbox
Loved it as a developer as it has nothing but a plain fancybox.
Good One
Good Plugin. I Use it in my site
It works well
No problem, it works as it says and this is fairly enough.
Tailored Lightbox Reviews
No reviews yet
More Plugins Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as FancyBox and Tailored Lightbox
Seamlessly integrates FancyBox lightbox into your WordPress blog: Upload, activate, and you're done. Additional configuration optional.
Lightbox for WordPress with social and viral features. Show photos, gallery, PDF, videos, WooCommerce images, inline content, Google Maps links.
Easily enable the SwipeBox jQuery extension on all media links. Optimized for responsive layouts and touch devices.
An easy to use lightbox/thickbox clone for WordPress. Prettyphoto Elementor Addon supports
Seamlessly integrates the fancyBox 3 script into your WordPress installation: Upload, activate, and you're done. Additional configuration is opti …
A very light implementation of PhotoSwipe javascript plugin for WordPress
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FancyBox or Tailored Lightbox more popular?
Which has better ratings — FancyBox or Tailored Lightbox?
Are FancyBox and Tailored Lightbox free?
Which plugin has better support — FancyBox or Tailored Lightbox?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.