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Smart Slider 3 vs Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery (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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Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery

Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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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 0). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern GalleryN/A
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery0
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery0
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery1.1K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern GalleryN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery6 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery2019
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Galleryfalse+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery5.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern GalleryFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery3.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery has 0. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery?
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 Ely – WordPress Gutenberg Modern Gallery was last updated 6 years ago.

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