# picowall vs Simple Lightbox

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

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

| | picowall | Simple Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 50 | 8.8K ✅ |
| Download trend | -5.7% | -1.5% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 239 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 74/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 1 month ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.5.33 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6.20+ |
| First released | Jun 2016 | May 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is picowall more popular than Simple Lightbox?
Simple Lightbox is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for picowall.

### Can I use picowall and Simple Lightbox together?
Both plugins cover image, 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 picowall and Simple 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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