# Photo Gallery by 2J vs Firelight Lightbox

> Photo Gallery by 2J vs Firelight Lightbox compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Firelight Lightbox comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Photo Gallery by 2J.

**Firelight Lightbox comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Photo Gallery by 2J.** Choose Firelight Lightbox if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Photo Gallery by 2J | Firelight Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 200K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 79 | 102.5K ✅ |
| Download trend | +41.1% | +43.8% ✅ |
| Rating | 3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 4 | 360 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 90/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 9 years ago | 6 days ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.8.33 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 67% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.0+ |
| First released | Apr 2017 | Aug 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Photo Gallery by 2J or Firelight Lightbox?
Firelight Lightbox comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Photo Gallery by 2J.  Choose Firelight Lightbox if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Photo Gallery by 2J more popular than Firelight Lightbox?
Firelight Lightbox is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Photo Gallery by 2J.

### Can I use Photo Gallery by 2J and Firelight Lightbox together?
Both plugins cover gallery and photo, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Photo Gallery by 2J and Firelight Lightbox free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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