# Responsive Lightbox & Gal… vs Ultimate Preloader

> Responsive Lightbox & Gal… vs Ultimate Preloader compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Responsive Lightbox & Galle… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Ultimate Preloader.

**Responsive Lightbox & Galle… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Ultimate Preloader.** Choose Responsive Lightbox & Galle… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Ultimate Preloader if you care most about download trend.

| | Responsive Lightbox & Gallery | Ultimate Preloader |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 50+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 80.7K ✅ | 66 |
| Download trend | +31.9% | +32% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 ✅ | 3.5/5 |
| Reviews | 2,003 ✅ | 6 |
| Health score | 83/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | 14% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jul 2013 | Feb 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Responsive Lightbox & Galle… or Ultimate Preloader?
Responsive Lightbox & Galle… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Ultimate Preloader. Choose Responsive Lightbox & Galle… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Ultimate Preloader if you care most about download trend.

### Is Responsive Lightbox & Galle… more popular than Ultimate Preloader?
Responsive Lightbox & Galle… is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 50+ for Ultimate Preloader.

### Can I use Responsive Lightbox & Galle… and Ultimate Preloader 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 Responsive Lightbox & Galle… and Ultimate Preloader 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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