WordPress plugin comparison
Wonder Video Embed vs WP Video Lightbox
At a glance
- WP Video Lightbox has more active installs: 30K+, against 4K+ for Wonder Video Embed.
- On a typical day, WP Video Lightbox is downloaded about 80 times, Wonder Video Embed about 25.
- Wonder Video Embed is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.3 from 68 reviews.
- Wonder Video Embed was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against May 20, 2026 for WP Video Lightbox.
- Wonder Video Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP Video Lightbox.
- WP Video Lightbox has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for Wonder Video Embed.
Line by line
WP Video Lightbox leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Wonder Video Embed |  WP Video Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,365 | #1,075 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 440 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 4.3(68) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.78 | ×0.93 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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