Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs ImageLightbox.js (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
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ImageLightbox.js

ImageLightbox.js

4.6(5)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View ImageLightbox.js

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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has accumulated 6.5M+ total downloads while ImageLightbox.js has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js4.6/5
Total Reviews
1,991Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js5
Active Installs
100K+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js70
Total Downloads
6.5M+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js4.5K+
Support Resolution
27%Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.jsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js6 years ago
First Released
2013Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js2014
Age
13 yearsResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js12 years
WP Requires
6.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.js3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.jsfalse+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.jsFree
Latest Version
2.7.6Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
ImageLightbox.jsr13

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

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

ImageLightbox.js

4.6/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%

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!

ImageLightbox.js Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or ImageLightbox.js more popular?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+ active installations while ImageLightbox.js has 70. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or ImageLightbox.js?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,991 reviews, while ImageLightbox.js has a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery and ImageLightbox.js free?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free and ImageLightbox.js is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or ImageLightbox.js?
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 ImageLightbox.js was last updated 6 years ago.

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