Meow Lightbox vs WP iSell Photo (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, Meow Lightbox has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 179 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meow Lightbox has accumulated 382K+ total downloads while WP iSell Photo has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Meow Lightbox | WP iSell Photo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 179 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 382K+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | 40% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Age | 10 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.5.1 | 1.0.7 |
Rating
4.9/5Meow Lightbox
◄WP iSell Photo4.5/5
Total Reviews
179Meow Lightbox
◄WP iSell Photo2
Active Installs
10K+Meow Lightbox
◄WP iSell Photo50
Total Downloads
382K+Meow Lightbox
◄WP iSell Photo25K+
Support Resolution
40%Meow Lightbox
WP iSell PhotoN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoMeow Lightbox
◄WP iSell Photo9 years ago
First Released
2016Meow Lightbox
WP iSell Photo2012
Age
10 yearsMeow Lightbox
WP iSell Photo14 years
WP Requires
6.0+Meow Lightbox
WP iSell Photo4.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meow Lightbox
WP iSell Photofalse+
Business Model
FreeMeow Lightbox
WP iSell PhotoFree
Latest Version
5.5.1Meow Lightbox
WP iSell Photo1.0.7
Rating Breakdown
Meow Lightbox
4.9/5(179 reviews)
5
94%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
WP iSell Photo
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Meow Lightbox Reviews
by popkaraie
Very good
Simple is fine.
by Walter Viana
Excellent tool
Like all the tools produced by this developer, this one is another must-have! Congratulations!
by ac1643
Good and reliable app (and the Meow app collection in general)
I’m a big fan of all the meow apps that I use, they have a good range of options (for free) and seem to be very reliable so far. The one time I’ve asked for support I received a quick reply, and the d
WP iSell Photo Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meow Lightbox or WP iSell Photo more popular?
Meow Lightbox has 10K+ active installations while WP iSell Photo has 50. Meow Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meow Lightbox or WP iSell Photo?
Meow Lightbox has a 4.9/5 rating from 179 reviews, while WP iSell Photo has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Meow Lightbox and WP iSell Photo free?
Meow Lightbox is free and WP iSell Photo is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meow Lightbox or WP iSell Photo?
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?
Meow Lightbox was last updated 3 weeks ago and WP iSell Photo was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.