# Lightbox with PhotoSwipe vs WP Tesseract

> Lightbox with PhotoSwipe vs WP Tesseract compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Lightbox with PhotoSwipe comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Tesseract.

**Lightbox with PhotoSwipe comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Tesseract.** Choose Lightbox with PhotoSwipe if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose WP Tesseract if you care most about download trend.

| | Lightbox with PhotoSwipe | WP Tesseract |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20K+ ✅ | 40+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 5.5K ✅ | 188 |
| Download trend | -79.7% | +19% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | — |
| Reviews | 115 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 90/100 ✅ | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago ✅ | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.5.0 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.2+ |
| First released | Nov 2017 | Nov 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Lightbox with PhotoSwipe or WP Tesseract?
Lightbox with PhotoSwipe comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Tesseract. Choose Lightbox with PhotoSwipe if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose WP Tesseract if you care most about download trend.

### Is Lightbox with PhotoSwipe more popular than WP Tesseract?
Lightbox with PhotoSwipe is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 40+ for WP Tesseract.

### Can I use Lightbox with PhotoSwipe and WP Tesseract together?
Both plugins cover attachments and images, 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 Lightbox with PhotoSwipe and WP Tesseract 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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