WUI LightBox vs Albnet Shortcodes (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, WUI LightBox has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WUI LightBox has accumulated 1.6K+ total downloads while Albnet Shortcodes has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WUI LightBox | Albnet Shortcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.6K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.4.0 |
Rating
N/AWUI LightBox
Albnet ShortcodesN/A
Total Reviews
0WUI LightBox
Albnet Shortcodes0
Active Installs
10WUI LightBox
◄Albnet Shortcodes0
Total Downloads
1.6K+WUI LightBox
◄Albnet Shortcodes1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWUI LightBox
Albnet ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoWUI LightBox
►Albnet Shortcodes7 years ago
First Released
2016WUI LightBox
Albnet Shortcodes2019
Age
10 yearsWUI LightBox
Albnet Shortcodes7 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+WUI LightBox
Albnet Shortcodes4.0+
PHP Requires
false+WUI LightBox
Albnet Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWUI LightBox
Albnet ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
1.0WUI LightBox
Albnet Shortcodes1.4.0
Rating Breakdown
WUI LightBox
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Albnet Shortcodes
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WUI LightBox or Albnet Shortcodes more popular?
WUI LightBox has 10 active installations while Albnet Shortcodes has 0. WUI LightBox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WUI LightBox or Albnet Shortcodes?
WUI LightBox has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Albnet Shortcodes has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WUI LightBox and Albnet Shortcodes free?
WUI LightBox is free and Albnet Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WUI LightBox or Albnet Shortcodes?
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?
WUI LightBox was last updated 10 years ago and Albnet Shortcodes was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.