Head-to-head · September 2026
Slider, Gallery, and Caro… vs Smart Slider 3
Slider, Gallery, and Carous… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 9 head-to-head checks against Smart Slider 3.
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSl…
With MetaSlider, you can create a powerful, SEO-optimized slider, slideshow, carousel, or gallery in minutes…
| Metric | Slider, Gallery, and Caro… | Smart Slider 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 500K+ | 800K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 462.5K | 123.9K |
| Download trend | -18.3% | -68.6% |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 739 | 1,124 |
| Health score | 93/100 | 89/100 |
| Last updated | 1 week ago | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 | WP 7.0.6 |
| Support resolved | 83% | 100% |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | 7.0+ |
| First released | Feb 2013 | Nov 2015 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Slider, Gallery, and Ca…Smart Slider 3
Choose Slider, Gallery, and Caro… if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.
- Proven at scale on 500K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.6/5 from 739 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Responsive support — 83% of recent threads resolved
Choose Smart Slider 3 if…
You care most about active installs, rating and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 800K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 1,124 reviews
Both compete in: carousel slider gallery image slider slider
FAQ
Slider, Gallery, and Caro… vs Smart Slider 3: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Which is better, Slider, Gallery, and Carous… or Smart Slider 3?
Slider, Gallery, and Carous… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 9 head-to-head checks against Smart Slider 3. Choose Slider, Gallery, and Carous… if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score. Choose Smart Slider 3 if you care most about active installs, rating and reviews.
Is Slider, Gallery, and Carous… more popular than Smart Slider 3?
Smart Slider 3 is the more popular of the two with 800K+ active installs, compared with 500K+ for Slider, Gallery, and Carous….
Can I use Slider, Gallery, and Carous… and Smart Slider 3 together?
Both plugins cover carousel slider, gallery and image slider, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Slider, Gallery, and Carous… and Smart Slider 3 free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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