# Responsive Lightbox & Gal… vs WP Magnific Lightbox

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

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

| | Responsive Lightbox & Gallery | WP Magnific Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 120.3K ✅ | 77 |
| Download trend | +697.2% ✅ | +57.1% |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 2,003 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 84/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 5 days ago ✅ | 9 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.7.38 |
| Support resolved | 20% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jul 2013 | May 2017 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Responsive Lightbox & Galle… more popular than WP Magnific Lightbox?
Responsive Lightbox & Galle… is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for WP Magnific Lightbox.

### Can I use Responsive Lightbox & Galle… and WP Magnific Lightbox together?
Both plugins cover lightbox, 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 WP Magnific 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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