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Smart Slider 3 vs BNE Gallery Extended (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Smart Slider 3

Smart Slider 3

4.9(1,119)

800K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
View Smart Slider 3
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BNE Gallery Extended

BNE Gallery Extended

5(13)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View BNE Gallery Extended

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BNE Gallery Extended has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while Smart Slider 3 leads in active installations (800K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while BNE Gallery Extended has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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BNE Gallery Extended5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
◄
BNE Gallery Extended13
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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BNE Gallery Extended1.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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BNE Gallery Extended24K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
BNE Gallery ExtendedN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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BNE Gallery Extended1 year ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
BNE Gallery Extended2016
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
BNE Gallery Extended10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
BNE Gallery Extended4.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
BNE Gallery Extendedfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
BNE Gallery ExtendedFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
BNE Gallery Extended1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

4.9/5(1,119 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%

BNE Gallery Extended

5/5(13 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Smart Slider 3 Reviews

by denisrcekg

Хорош!!

Данный слайдер используется на нашем сайте2 разных слайдера размещены в разных локацияхНемного придётся изучить плагин, чтобы привыкнуть и адаптировать каждый слайд к определённому типу устройств. Даж

by manos555

Stunning visuals without the complexity!

I used Smart Slider 3 for my project and the results are amazing. I’m not a web designer, but this plugin allowed me to create beautiful, professional-looking sliders in no time.What I appreciate most

by vinnyrajput

ONE OF THE BEST SLIDER

I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PLUGIN FOR MULIPLE WEBSITES IT IS BEST.

BNE Gallery Extended Reviews

by ragnarfredrik

Nice!

Thanks for this easy to use and great working plugin! Please keep it updated and alive 😉

by Toxic

Nice plugin for WP 5.2

This plugin perfectly works with WP 5.2.

by tiansmith

Simply Superb

Well that’s how plugin’s should be made, excellent work!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or BNE Gallery Extended more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while BNE Gallery Extended has 1.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or BNE Gallery Extended?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while BNE Gallery Extended has a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and BNE Gallery Extended free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and BNE Gallery Extended is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or BNE Gallery Extended?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and BNE Gallery Extended was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.