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WP-Slimbox2 Plugin vs NextGEN Scroll Gallery (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP-Slimbox2 Plugin

WP-Slimbox2 Plugin

5(4)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
VS
NextGEN Scroll Gallery

NextGEN Scroll Gallery

4.1(21)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View NextGEN Scroll Gallery

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP-Slimbox2 Plugin has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Slimbox2 Plugin has accumulated 136K+ total downloads while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has 212K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery4.1/5
Total Reviews
4WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
►
NextGEN Scroll Gallery21
Active Installs
3.0K+WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
◄
NextGEN Scroll Gallery1.0K+
Total Downloads
136K+WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery212K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-Slimbox2 Plugin
NextGEN Scroll GalleryN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP-Slimbox2 Plugin
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NextGEN Scroll Gallery8 years ago
First Released
2009WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
NextGEN Scroll Gallery2011
Age
17 yearsWP-Slimbox2 Plugin
NextGEN Scroll Gallery15 years
WP Requires
2.8+WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
NextGEN Scroll Gallery3.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
NextGEN Scroll Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-Slimbox2 Plugin
NextGEN Scroll GalleryFree
Latest Version
1.1.3.1WP-Slimbox2 Plugin
NextGEN Scroll Gallery1.8.2

Rating Breakdown

WP-Slimbox2 Plugin

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

NextGEN Scroll Gallery

4.1/5(21 reviews)
5
71%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
19%

Recent Reviews

WP-Slimbox2 Plugin Reviews

by WGschaider

great and easy to use!

I just wanted to show single images on my page in a lightbox – because this way they can be resized simple and good looking. After the WP update my previous Plugin didn´t work anymore – WP Slimbox2 sa

by ffwebdesigner

great simple plugin!

old but gold!

by Hans Scholte

working slimbox plugin

After spending too much time on a slimbox plugin that seems not to be supported anymore, WP-slimbox Plugin worked without a problem. Has a good range of settings too.

NextGEN Scroll Gallery Reviews

by llokis065

super

ok

by KristinaHSvensson

Easy to use

This plugin is simple to set up, easy to use and looks good. My only issue is with the captions. If you have written long text they do not fit and end up displayed at the next picture. Could I add th

by bykastar

Add 'jCarousel nextgen' tags!

It’s exactly what I need! But I spent a lot of time to find it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP-Slimbox2 Plugin or NextGEN Scroll Gallery more popular?
WP-Slimbox2 Plugin has 3.0K+ active installations while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has 1.0K+. WP-Slimbox2 Plugin is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-Slimbox2 Plugin or NextGEN Scroll Gallery?
WP-Slimbox2 Plugin has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while NextGEN Scroll Gallery has a 4.1/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are WP-Slimbox2 Plugin and NextGEN Scroll Gallery free?
WP-Slimbox2 Plugin is free and NextGEN Scroll Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-Slimbox2 Plugin or NextGEN Scroll Gallery?
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?
WP-Slimbox2 Plugin was last updated 8 years ago and NextGEN Scroll Gallery was last updated 8 years ago.

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