10 Best Porch Lights of 2026
Ten wall-mounted porch lights for front and back doors compared on size, glass, frame material, bulb limit, and wet location listing.
By Ethan Cole
Updated October 27, 2026
A porch light has two jobs: let you see the lock and the steps, and let visitors see you. For most doors that means a compact wall fixture, 8 to 14 inches tall, on one or both sides of the door, with a bulb that is bright enough at the steps but not glaring at eye level.
The lights here are wall-mounted porch fixtures that take a standard bulb, so use an LED bulb at or under each fixture’s limit. Porch lights with a built-in outlet are in porch lights with GFCI outlet, models with sensors in dusk to dawn outdoor wall lights, and every style in outdoor wall lights.
All Products Compared
| Product | Best For | Size | Glass | Material | Pack |
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| Westinghouse 6335100 Canyon | Best Overall | 12.38 x 7.44 in | Clear hand-blown | Textured black and barnwood finish, ETL | 1 |
| Design House Jelly Jar Outdoor Wall Light | Classic Budget Pick | About 5.25 in wide | Ribbed clear jar | Steel, wet rated | 1 |
| Designers Fountain Ivy Trail (2 Pack) | Best Small Pair | 8.25 x 6 in | Clear panels | Cast aluminum, cETL | 2 |
| Laplusbelle Outdoor Wall Lights (2 Pack) | Curved Traditional | 9.75 in | Clear tempered | Powder-coated metal | 2 |
| mirrea 14 in Modern Porch Wall Light (2 Pack) | Modern Box Pair | 13.78 x 5.71 in | Clear panels | Galvanized steel, ETL, wet rated | 2 |
| hameso Modern Porch Light | Textured Glass | 10.6 in | Hand-textured | Metal, corrosion-resistant coating | 1 |
| BesLowe Outdoor Wall Light Fixtures (2 Pack) | Curved Top Pair | 12.8 in | Clear | Metal | 2 |
| MULANDI 8.2 in Porch Light | Sealed Base | 8.2 in | Textured | Die-cast aluminum, ETL | 1 |
| FNYUSLET Front Porch Light | Aluminum Box | 10.24 in | Tempered | Die-cast aluminum | 1 |
| LIT-PaTH Outdoor Wall Lights (2 Pack) | Small Pair | 8.07 x 5.91 in | Tempered | Powder-coated metal, IP65 | 2 |
| Award | Product | WikiHomeLED Score About WikiHomeLED ScoreThe WikiHomeLED Score is our own rating from 0 to 10, calculated the same way for every product from Amazon buyer ratings, adjusted for how many ratings each product has. It is never influenced by manufacturers, retailers, or affiliate commissions. Learn more › | Price | |
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| Best Overall |
Westinghouse 6335100 Canyon One-Light Outdoor Wall
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8.9/10 | $56.99 | Buy |
| Best Budget |
Design House Jelly Jar Outdoor Wall Light
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8.7/10 | $14.03 | Buy |
Designers Fountain Ivy Trail Outdoor Light Fixture
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8.7/10 | $18.94 | Buy | |
| Best Premium |
Laplusbelle 2-Pack Outdoor Wall Lights
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8.6/10 | $42.99 | Buy |
mirrea 14" Modern Outdoor Porch Wall Light
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8.6/10 | $64.99 | Buy | |
hameso Black Wall Mount Porch Lights
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8.5/10 | $19.99 | Buy | |
| Best Value |
BesLowe 2-Pack Outdoor Wall Light Fixtures
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8.5/10 | $34.99 | Buy |
MULANDI 8.2" Outdoor Porch Light for House E26
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8.3/10 | $19.99 | Buy | |
Outdoor Light Fixtures Wall Mount
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8.3/10 | $28.49 | Buy | |
LIT-PaTH Outdoor Wall Light Fixture
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8.2/10 | $25.89 | Buy |
Westinghouse 6335100 Canyon One-Light Outdoor Wall
Design House Jelly Jar Outdoor Wall Light
Designers Fountain Ivy Trail Outdoor Light Fixture
Laplusbelle 2-Pack Outdoor Wall Lights
mirrea 14" Modern Outdoor Porch Wall Light
hameso Black Wall Mount Porch Lights
BesLowe 2-Pack Outdoor Wall Light Fixtures
MULANDI 8.2" Outdoor Porch Light for House E26
Outdoor Light Fixtures Wall Mount
LIT-PaTH Outdoor Wall Light Fixture
Top 3 Porch Lights Reviewed
#1 Westinghouse 6335100 Canyon One-Light Outdoor Wall Fixture: Best Overall
Why We Picked It
The Westinghouse Canyon has the highest average among the porch lights we compared, 4.8 stars on more than 2,000 ratings. It pairs a textured black frame with barnwood-look accents and a clear hand-blown glass shade, a rustic look that still fits most front doors.
It is 12.38 inches tall, 7.44 inches wide, and extends 8.44 inches, with a 7.38 by 4.56 inch back plate. It takes one medium base bulb up to 60W and is ETL and cETL listed.
Key Specifications
- Size: 12.38 H x 7.44 W in, 8.44 in extension
- Back plate: 7.38 x 4.56 in
- Glass: clear hand-blown
- Finish: textured black and barnwood
- Bulb: medium base, 60W max, not included
- Listing: ETL, cETL
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Things to Consider
The barnwood accent is a finish, not real wood. Check it suits your door and trim colors before buying a pair.
Best For
Farmhouse and rustic front doors.
Skip It If
Skip it if you want a plain black modern look; the mirrea pair fits better.
Check current pricing and availability for the Westinghouse 6335100 Canyon One-Light Outdoor Wall Fixture.
#2 Design House Jelly Jar Outdoor Wall Light: Classic Budget Pick
Why We Picked It
The jelly jar is the simplest porch light there is, and this Design House version has the largest rating base here, more than 5,700 ratings at 4.6 stars. A ribbed clear glass jar sits under a small steel cap.
It is wet rated, dimmable with a compatible dimmer, and takes one E26 bulb (sold separately). Its small size suits back doors, sheds, and basement entries.
Key Specifications
- Width: about 5.25 in
- Body: steel, matte black
- Glass: ribbed clear jar
- Rating: wet location
- Bulb: E26, sold separately
- Dimmable: with compatible dimmer
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Things to Consider
Steel lasts as long as the coating does. Near salt air, choose an aluminum fixture instead.
Best For
Back doors, side doors, sheds, and utility entries.
Skip It If
Skip it if this is your main front door and you want a decorative fixture.
Check current pricing and availability for the Design House Jelly Jar Outdoor Wall Light.
#3 Designers Fountain Ivy Trail Outdoor Light, 2 Pack: Best Small Pair
Why We Picked It
Designers Fountain’s Ivy Trail pair has one of the largest rating pools for a porch light family on Amazon, more than 11,000 ratings at 4.6 stars across the listings in its family. Each small lantern is 8.25 inches tall in black cast aluminum with clear glass panels.
Each takes one medium base bulb up to 60W (not included) and is cETL listed. Cast aluminum resists rust better than steel.
Key Specifications
- Size: 6 L x 4.6 W x 8.25 H in
- Body: cast aluminum, black
- Glass: clear panels
- Bulb: medium base, 60W max, not included
- Listing: cETL
- Pack: 2 lights
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Things to Consider
Amazon pools ratings across this family’s listings, so the count is not specific to the two-pack.
Best For
Both sides of a standard front door or a single garage door.
Skip It If
Skip it if your door is tall or double; choose a 12 to 14 inch fixture.
Check current pricing and availability for the Designers Fountain Ivy Trail Outdoor Light, 2 Pack.
How to Choose Porch Lights
Size
For a single standard door, a fixture 8 to 14 inches tall usually looks right. Tall and double doors need larger fixtures, covered in large outdoor wall lights.
One or Two Lights
One light on the handle side works for a narrow entry. Two flanking lights look balanced on wider doors and light both sides of the steps.
Glass and Glare
Clear glass passes the most light but can glare at eye level. Textured and ribbed glass soften the bulb.
Material
Aluminum resists rust. Steel lasts as long as its coating. Near the coast, aluminum or brass is the safer choice.
Bulb
All take a standard bulb sold separately, and most are rated for 60W. An LED bulb sold as a 40W or 60W equivalent, at 2700K or 3000K, is the usual choice; use the lower output if the fixture sits at eye level.
Installation and Safety
All are hardwired. Turn off the breaker, follow local code, and hire a licensed electrician if you are unsure. Look for a wet or damp location listing that matches where the light goes.
How We Evaluate Porch Lights
We did not install these lights. We compared manufacturer specifications and Amazon listing details and ranked the products by the WikiHomeLED Score, which adjusts the Amazon star rating for the number of ratings (ratings checked October 28, 2026). To qualify, a product had to be a wall-mounted porch light without an outlet or sensor, at least 20 ratings, one listing per product family. Amazon pools ratings across some families, which we note. These take an LED bulb rather than an integrated LED. The full method is on our How We Review page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How bright should a porch light be?
Bright enough to see the lock, the house number, and the steps without glare. Most fixtures here are rated for 60W, so an LED bulb sold as a 40W or 60W equivalent is the usual choice.
What color porch light is best?
Warm white, 2700K to 3000K, is the most common. Amber or yellow bulbs are sold as bug lights; no bulb keeps all insects away.
Should the porch light be on all night?
Many people use a dusk to dawn bulb, a timer, or a motion sensor. An LED bulb keeps the cost low if it stays on.
Can I replace a porch light myself?
Many homeowners do, with the breaker off. If the wiring is old, damaged, or unclear, hire a licensed electrician.
Final Verdict
The Westinghouse Canyon is the porch light to start with: the highest average rating, an ETL listing, and a rustic look that suits many doors. Choose the Design House jelly jar for back doors and utility entries, the Designers Fountain Ivy Trail pair for both sides of a standard door, and the mirrea pair for a modern box look.
About the author
Ethan Cole leads research and editing at WikiHomeLED, comparing LED lighting for the home through manufacturer specs, manuals, safety listings and owner feedback. Every product is scored against the criteria on our How We Review page, and picks are updated when models change.