# akWPLightbox vs Slider, Gallery, and Caro…

> akWPLightbox vs Slider, Gallery, and Caro… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Slider, Gallery, and Carous… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against akWPLightbox.

**Slider, Gallery, and Carous… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against akWPLightbox.** Choose Slider, Gallery, and Carous… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | akWPLightbox | Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 500K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 43 | 442.3K ✅ |
| Download trend | +34.4% | +41% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 741 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 94/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 15 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.1.4 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 92% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.0+ |
| First released | May 2008 | Feb 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, akWPLightbox or Slider, Gallery, and Carous…?
Slider, Gallery, and Carous… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against akWPLightbox.  Choose Slider, Gallery, and Carous… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is akWPLightbox more popular than Slider, Gallery, and Carous…?
Slider, Gallery, and Carous… is the more popular of the two with 500K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for akWPLightbox.

### Can I use akWPLightbox and Slider, Gallery, and Carous… together?
Both plugins cover gallery, 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 akWPLightbox and Slider, Gallery, and Carous… 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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