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Smart Slider 3 vs CPO Content Types (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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CPO Content Types

CPO Content Types

5(1)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CPO Content Types has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Smart Slider 3 leads in active installations (800K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while CPO Content Types has 106K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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CPO Content Types5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
◄
CPO Content Types1
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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CPO Content Types3.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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CPO Content Types106K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
CPO Content TypesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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CPO Content Types4 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
CPO Content Types2015
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
CPO Content Types11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
CPO Content Types4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
CPO Content Types5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
CPO Content TypesFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
CPO Content Types1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

CPO Content Types

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.

CPO Content Types Reviews

by cpothemes

Great For Adding New Types of Content

Just a little shameless plug. CPO Content Types is a companion plugin for all our themes, and it’s what will let you manage the slider, feature blocks, portfolios, and so on. By having all this functi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or CPO Content Types more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while CPO Content Types has 3.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or CPO Content Types?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while CPO Content Types has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and CPO Content Types free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and CPO Content Types is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or CPO Content Types?
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 CPO Content Types was last updated 4 months ago.

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