# Flickr Press vs Photonic Gallery & Lightb…

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

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

| | Flickr Press | Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 40 | 17.3K ✅ |
| Download trend | +66.7% | +74.6% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 193 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 84/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 16 years ago | 2 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.1.4 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 40% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Aug 2010 | Sep 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I use Flickr Press 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 Press 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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