WordPress plugin comparison
PrettyPhoto vs WP ImageViewer
At a glance
- PrettyPhoto has more active installs: 2K+, against 700+ for WP ImageViewer.
- On a typical day, PrettyPhoto is downloaded about 18 times, WP ImageViewer about 8.
- WP ImageViewer is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 2.8 from 15 reviews.
- WP ImageViewer was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Sep 14, 2025 for PrettyPhoto.
- WP ImageViewer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for PrettyPhoto.
- PrettyPhoto has been around longer: since 2013, against 2018 for WP ImageViewer.
Line by line
WP ImageViewer leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PrettyPhoto |  WP ImageViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,912 | #7,969 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 286 | 459 |
| Rating | 2.8(15) | 4.9(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.26 | ×0.69 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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