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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery vs WP Gallery Image Shortcode (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(1,992)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
VS
WP Gallery Image Shortcode

WP Gallery Image Shortcode

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View WP Gallery Image Shortcode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,992 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has accumulated 6.5M+ total downloads while WP Gallery Image Shortcode has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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WP Gallery Image ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
1,992Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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WP Gallery Image Shortcode0
Active Installs
100K+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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WP Gallery Image Shortcode10
Total Downloads
6.5M+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
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WP Gallery Image Shortcode3.5K+
Support Resolution
27%Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
WP Gallery Image ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
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WP Gallery Image Shortcode16 years ago
First Released
2013Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
WP Gallery Image Shortcode2009
Age
13 yearsResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
WP Gallery Image Shortcode17 years
WP Requires
6.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
WP Gallery Image Shortcode2.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
WP Gallery Image Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeResponsive Lightbox & Gallery
WP Gallery Image ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
2.7.6Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
WP Gallery Image Shortcode1.1

Rating Breakdown

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9/5(1,992 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

WP Gallery Image Shortcode

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
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!

WP Gallery Image Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or WP Gallery Image Shortcode more popular?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+ active installations while WP Gallery Image Shortcode has 10. Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or WP Gallery Image Shortcode?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,992 reviews, while WP Gallery Image Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery and WP Gallery Image Shortcode free?
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free and WP Gallery Image Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive Lightbox & Gallery or WP Gallery Image Shortcode?
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 WP Gallery Image Shortcode was last updated 16 years ago.

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