# Simple Lightbox vs WP Magnific Lightbox

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

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

| | Simple Lightbox | WP Magnific Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 9.2K ✅ | 73 |
| Download trend | +2.9% | +35.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 239 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 78/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago ✅ | 9 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.7.38 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ | Any |
| First released | May 2010 | May 2017 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I use Simple Lightbox 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 Simple Lightbox 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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