# Flickr API vs Photonic Gallery & Lightb…

> Flickr API vs Photonic Gallery & Lightb… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flickr API.

**Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flickr API.** Choose Flickr API if you care most about download trend. Choose Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Flickr API | Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 44 | 11.6K ✅ |
| Download trend | -6.4% ✅ | -28.5% |
| Rating | 2.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 2 | 193 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 83/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 12 years ago | 4 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.9.40 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 33% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Oct 2011 | Sep 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Flickr API or Photonic Gallery & Lightbox…?
Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flickr API. Choose Flickr API if you care most about download trend. Choose Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Flickr API more popular than Photonic Gallery & Lightbox…?
Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Flickr API.

### Can I use Flickr API and Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… together?
Both plugins cover flickr and 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 Flickr API and Photonic Gallery & 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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