WordPress plugin comparison
Wisp Gallery vs WP Lightbox 2
At a glance
- WP Lightbox 2 has more active installs: 20K+, against 30+ for Wisp Gallery.
- On a typical day, WP Lightbox 2 is downloaded about 84 times, Wisp Gallery about 8.
- Wisp Gallery is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 89 reviews.
- Wisp Gallery was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Jan 31, 2026 for WP Lightbox 2.
- Wisp Gallery 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 2026 for Wisp Gallery.
Line by line
WP Lightbox 2 leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Wisp Gallery |  WP Lightbox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,595 | #1,100 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 244 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(89) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.32 | ×0.65 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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