Head-to-head · October 2026
Shashin permalinks vs SlideshowFx
SlideshowFx comes out ahead, winning 4 of 4 head-to-head checks against Shashin permalinks.
Shashin permalinks
This plugin will replace all parameters for Shashin 2 plugin galleries by permalinks,
SlideshowFx
SlideshowFx will take a given Picasa username or Flickr user ID and fetch a listing of all public albums for…
| Metric | Shashin permalinks | SlideshowFx |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 36 | 59 |
| Download trend | -23.4% | -18.1% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 14 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 3.2.1 | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2011 | Jan 2013 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Shashin permalinksSlideshowFx
Choose Shashin permalinks if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
Choose SlideshowFx if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: picasa
FAQ
Shashin permalinks vs SlideshowFx: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Which is better, Shashin permalinks or SlideshowFx?
SlideshowFx comes out ahead, winning 4 of 4 head-to-head checks against Shashin permalinks. Choose SlideshowFx if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated.
Is Shashin permalinks more popular than SlideshowFx?
Shashin permalinks is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for SlideshowFx.
Can I use Shashin permalinks and SlideshowFx together?
Both plugins cover picasa, 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 Shashin permalinks and SlideshowFx 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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