# Photo Gallery, Sliders, P… vs Simple Photo Album

> Photo Gallery, Sliders, P… vs Simple Photo Album compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Photo Album.

**Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Photo Album.** Choose Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Simple Photo Album if you care most about download trend.

| | Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery | Simple Photo Album – by Simple Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 471.7K ✅ | 77 |
| Download trend | -19.2% | +54% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | — |
| Reviews | 4,341 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 1 week ago ✅ | 3 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 6.3.13 |
| Support resolved | 81% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.2+ |
| First released | Apr 2007 | Aug 2022 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… or Simple Photo Album?
Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Photo Album. Choose Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Simple Photo Album if you care most about download trend.

### Is Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… more popular than Simple Photo Album?
Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… is the more popular of the two with 300K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Simple Photo Album.

### Can I use Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… and Simple Photo Album together?
Both plugins cover gallery, 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 Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… and Simple Photo Album 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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