# Firelight Lightbox vs Portfolio Gallery

> Firelight Lightbox vs Portfolio Gallery compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Firelight Lightbox comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Portfolio Gallery.

**Firelight Lightbox comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Portfolio Gallery.** Choose Firelight Lightbox if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Portfolio Gallery if you care most about download trend.

| | Firelight Lightbox | Portfolio Gallery – Responsive Image Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200K+ ✅ | 1K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 96.9K ✅ | 274 |
| Download trend | +18.1% | +35.6% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 ✅ | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 360 ✅ | 58 |
| Health score | 90/100 ✅ | 42/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 3 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 6.4.13 |
| Support resolved | 67% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | Any |
| First released | Aug 2010 | Jun 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Firelight Lightbox or Portfolio Gallery?
Firelight Lightbox comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Portfolio Gallery. Choose Firelight Lightbox if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Portfolio Gallery if you care most about download trend.

### Is Firelight Lightbox more popular than Portfolio Gallery?
Firelight Lightbox is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Portfolio Gallery.

### Can I use Firelight Lightbox and Portfolio Gallery 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 Firelight Lightbox and Portfolio Gallery 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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