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Smart Slider 3 vs Easy Slider (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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Easy Slider

Easy Slider

5(3)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Easy Slider

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Easy Slider has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Smart Slider 3 leads in active installations (800K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Easy Slider has 44K+. Smart Slider 3 has a higher support resolution rate (67% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Easy Slider5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Easy Slider3
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Easy Slider2.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Easy Slider44K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
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Easy Slider0%
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Easy Slider2 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Easy Slider2023
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Easy Slider3 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Easy Slider5.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Easy Sliderfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Easy SliderFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Easy Slider1.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Easy Slider

5/5(3 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.

Easy Slider Reviews

by varunvchandak

Very Easy to use

I have used many plugins for slider in the past but this one works like charm. Very easy to use .

by Manthan

Best Slider plugin on wordpress

We were searching this kind of plugin for a long time. This plugin provide value to our website. Its easy to use and images and data run very smoothly. I have never encountered any error in this plugi

by Trident Technolabs

Best Slider for wordpress

It Provide Various options -like add button, images,html or shortcodes and provide great support

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Easy Slider more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Easy Slider has 2.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Easy Slider?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Easy Slider has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Easy Slider free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Easy Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Easy Slider?
As of April 2026, Smart Slider 3 has a 67% support resolution rate while Easy Slider has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and Easy Slider was last updated 2 months ago.

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