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Smart Slider 3 vs bxSlider integration for WordPress (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
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bxSlider integration for WordPress

bxSlider integration for WordPress

4.4(21)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View bxSlider integration for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smart Slider 3 has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,119 reviews) and leads in active installations (800K+ vs 500). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while bxSlider integration for WordPress has 38K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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bxSlider integration for WordPress4.4/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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bxSlider integration for WordPress21
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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bxSlider integration for WordPress500
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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bxSlider integration for WordPress38K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
bxSlider integration for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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bxSlider integration for WordPress11 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
bxSlider integration for WordPress2013
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
bxSlider integration for WordPress13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
bxSlider integration for WordPress3.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
bxSlider integration for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
bxSlider integration for WordPressFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
bxSlider integration for WordPress1.7.2

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

bxSlider integration for WordPress

4.4/5(21 reviews)
5
76%
4
5%
3
10%
2
0%
1
10%

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.

bxSlider integration for WordPress Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or bxSlider integration for WordPress more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while bxSlider integration for WordPress has 500. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or bxSlider integration for WordPress?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while bxSlider integration for WordPress has a 4.4/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and bxSlider integration for WordPress free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and bxSlider integration for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or bxSlider integration for WordPress?
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 bxSlider integration for WordPress was last updated 11 years ago.

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