# Firelight Lightbox vs PureGallery

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

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

| | Firelight Lightbox | PureGallery |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 90.4K ✅ | 63 |
| Download trend | +314.5% ✅ | +40% |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | — |
| Reviews | 360 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 80/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 3 weeks ago ✅ | 1 year ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 ✅ | WP 6.8.10 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Aug 2010 | Jul 2025 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Firelight Lightbox more popular than PureGallery?
Firelight Lightbox is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with <10 for PureGallery.

### Can I use Firelight Lightbox and PureGallery 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 PureGallery 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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