LightPress Lightbox vs Quick Flickr Widget (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, LightPress Lightbox has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 69 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. LightPress Lightbox has accumulated 902K+ total downloads while Quick Flickr Widget has 57K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | LightPress Lightbox | Quick Flickr Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 69 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 902K+ | ◄ | 57K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Age | 16 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.5 | 1.3 |
Rating
4.6/5LightPress Lightbox
◄Quick Flickr Widget3/5
Total Reviews
69LightPress Lightbox
◄Quick Flickr Widget2
Active Installs
40K+LightPress Lightbox
◄Quick Flickr Widget400
Total Downloads
902K+LightPress Lightbox
◄Quick Flickr Widget57K+
Support Resolution
N/ALightPress Lightbox
Quick Flickr WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoLightPress Lightbox
◄Quick Flickr Widget13 years ago
First Released
2010LightPress Lightbox
Quick Flickr Widget2009
Age
16 yearsLightPress Lightbox
Quick Flickr Widget17 years
WP Requires
5.0+LightPress Lightbox
Quick Flickr Widget3.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+LightPress Lightbox
Quick Flickr Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeLightPress Lightbox
Quick Flickr WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.3.5LightPress Lightbox
Quick Flickr Widget1.3
Rating Breakdown
LightPress Lightbox
4.6/5(69 reviews)
5
80%
4
10%
3
4%
2
1%
1
4%
Quick Flickr Widget
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
LightPress Lightbox Reviews
by maliege
Useful
Very useful
by scorpress
Clean, functional, reliable
I have used this plugin for a long time, and still think it has one of the best UI for a photo gallery.
by chris1030
Excellent
Great little plugin. Install and forget about it.
Quick Flickr Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LightPress Lightbox or Quick Flickr Widget more popular?
LightPress Lightbox has 40K+ active installations while Quick Flickr Widget has 400. LightPress Lightbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — LightPress Lightbox or Quick Flickr Widget?
LightPress Lightbox has a 4.6/5 rating from 69 reviews, while Quick Flickr Widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are LightPress Lightbox and Quick Flickr Widget free?
LightPress Lightbox is free and Quick Flickr Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — LightPress Lightbox or Quick Flickr Widget?
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?
LightPress Lightbox was last updated 1 week ago and Quick Flickr Widget was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.