WordPress plugin comparison
FolioBlocks vs WP Lightbox 2
At a glance
- WP Lightbox 2 has more active installs: 20K+, against 70+ for FolioBlocks.
- On a typical day, WP Lightbox 2 is downloaded about 84 times, FolioBlocks about 8.
- FolioBlocks is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.4 from 89 reviews.
- FolioBlocks was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Jan 31, 2026 for WP Lightbox 2.
- FolioBlocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for WP Lightbox 2.
- WP Lightbox 2 has been around longer: since 2011, against 2025 for FolioBlocks.
Line by line
WP Lightbox 2 leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FolioBlocks |  WP Lightbox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,432 | #1,100 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 200 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.4(89) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×0.65 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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