Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Easy Modal | Light Modal Block |
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| Rating | 4.4 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 124 | 13 |
| Active installs | 7,000+ | 2,000+ |
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Based on the data on this page, Light Modal Block is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 5.0★ vs Easy Modal's 4.4★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Easy Modal has the larger user base (124 reviews vs 13), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Light Modal Block's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Light Modal Block; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Easy Modal's 124-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Light Modal Block's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Easy Modal audit • Light Modal Block audit
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Light Modal Block has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 13 reviews) compared to Easy Modal (4.4★ from 124 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Easy Modal fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Light Modal Block is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Easy Modal has more onboarding documentation maturity (124 reviews vs 13), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Easy Modal typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (124 reviews). Light Modal Block aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (13 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Easy Modal and Light Modal 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 Light Modal Block" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
