rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and… vs Smart Image Gallery (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and…
8.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and… has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 152 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and… has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Smart Image Gallery has 42K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and… | Smart Image Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 152 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 42K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Age | 14 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 3.0.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.7.9 | 1.1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and…
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and… Reviews
Awesome plugin, support like no other!
The plugin is awesome, but the team that built this plugin, I don’t have a word for them yet! All I can say, great job!
Not worth it
It’s impossible to get in touch with their support. I’ve tried creating a user on their site in order to write a ticket, but when I register, I don’t get a confirmation mail at all – this is their onl
Useless
The plugin does nothing literally! No upload button is showing after activating the plugin. Whatever you do on backend settings and even with your code trying to integrate the upload feature, you’ll g
Smart Image Gallery Reviews
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