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Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider vs Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
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At a glance
| Metric | Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider | Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 88 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
Gutenberg Slider Blocks and Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block each lead on different measured dimensions — pick by the one that matters most to you.
Where Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block leads
- More published reviews: 88 vs 1.
How this is generated
Built only from the WordPress Plugin Directory listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider audit • Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider | Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block |
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2. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inlineGutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider
Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Block-enabled#391 of 427
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Block#20 of 593
3. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider | Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block |
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| faq | Not ranked | #102 |
4. App details
Long-form descriptionGutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider
Candy Slider is the collection of slider blocks for the new Gutenberg WordPress block editor. See Demo COMPANION THEME We also created the DO theme in the Themantiko theme shop as the perfect companion for Candy Slider.
Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
This WordPress Plugin adds a simple & lightweight Lightbox to the standard WordPress Gallery & Image Block. It detects if a post contains a Gallery or Image Block and then loads & initialize baguetteBox.js, a pure JavaScript Lightbox script without any dependencies and a modern minimal look. There is no lock in effect. It does not add a new Block Editor/Gutenberg Block and relies solo on the standard WordPress Gallery and Image Block. You can deactivate this plugin at any time and your Gallery and Image Blocks will work as they’ve done before. Just without the lightbox. Just one important thing to remember: You always have to select Link → Link to image file or Link images to media file (see screenshots below) for all of your Image & Gallery Blocks to work properly. If you choose None or Link to attachment page it will not work. But that’s fine if you don’t want the Lightbox for a specific Image or Gallery. Take a look at the YouTube video from Jakson where he reviews this plugin: Features Here are the features of baguetteBox.js: Written in pure JavaScript No dependencies (e.g. jQuery) Image captions support Responsive Supports swipe gestures Around 13 KB, 7 KB gzipped Works with Gallery Block (Default Block) Image Block (Default Block) Media and Text Block (Default Block) Gallery (Default Classic Editor Gallery) CoBlocks Gallery Collage / Masonry / Offset / Stacked Meow Gallery (+ Gallery Block) Don’t forget to select Link to → Media File for all of your Galleries & Images to work properly. Notice: At the moment, just Blocks inside a post are supported. Not Blocks in a Widget. You can make it work but have to enqueue the necessary style & script yourself. See FAQ –> How to enqueue the necessary assets (script & style) for blocks outside of posts or for block types that are not supported by default?
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonWhich has better reviews, Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider or Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block?
Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider (5.0★, 1 reviews) and Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block (5.0★, 88 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
Should I choose Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider or Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block?
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block does carry the larger published review base (88 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider or Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block?
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (88 vs 1).
Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the WordPress Plugin Directory data. What it can show: Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider has 1 published reviews; Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block has 88 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider and Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block?
Migration support varies by app and category. Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider and Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Gutenberg Slider Blocks – Candy Slider" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.