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Smart Slider 3 vs Carousel for Awesome Filterable… (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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VS
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…

Carousel for Awesome Filterable…

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Carousel for Awesome Filterable…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Carousel for Awesome Filterable… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Smart Slider 3 leads in active installations (800K+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Carousel for Awesome Filterable… has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
►
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
◄
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…1
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Carousel for Awesome Filterable…10
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Carousel for Awesome Filterable…3.8K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…N/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Carousel for Awesome Filterable…11 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…2014
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…3.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…false+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…Free
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Carousel for Awesome Filterable…1.0

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Carousel for Awesome Filterable…

5/5(1 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.

Carousel for Awesome Filterable… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Carousel for Awesome Filterable… more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Carousel for Awesome Filterable… has 10. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Carousel for Awesome Filterable…?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Carousel for Awesome Filterable… has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Carousel for Awesome Filterable… free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Carousel for Awesome Filterable… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Carousel for Awesome Filterable…?
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 Carousel for Awesome Filterable… was last updated 11 years ago.

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