Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider vs Firelight Lightbox: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider
A-500K+ installs · 4.6/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider | Firelight Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +2 ms | +15 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +2 | +74 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider | Firelight Lightbox |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 500K+ | 200K+ |
| User Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | C+ |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.8.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-27 | 2025-06-13 |
| Total Downloads | 32.9M+ | 7.4M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider or Firelight Lightbox?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider or Firelight Lightbox?
Firelight Lightbox is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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