Embed Google Photos album vs Owl Carousel WP (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Embed Google Photos album
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Embed Google Photos album has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Google Photos album has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while Owl Carousel WP has 67K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed Google Photos album | Owl Carousel WP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | 3.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 45K+ | ► | 67K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2015 | |
| Age | 8 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.1 | 2.2.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Embed Google Photos album
Owl Carousel WP
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Embed Google Photos album averaged approximately 9 daily downloads while Owl Carousel WP averaged 14.
Recent Reviews
Embed Google Photos album Reviews
he simplest plugin to embed a Google photos album in WP.
the simplest plugin I could find to add a dynamic Google photos album in WP. And Pavel provides amazing support. Thanks tons!
No images – Does not work
Followed instruction to the tee but there were no images created for me! Was hopeful, but expected it would not live up to my anticipation!
does what it says
thx for you help.. it worked on my page
Owl Carousel WP Reviews
Demasiasdo malo
Solo quien que compren la version PRO
non-intuitive
how to upload images to carousel?
Site crash, not support, double charge credit card
Also, right from the start, since the free version of the plugin,we had a problem with breaking the site. We thought the paid version could solve this, so we bought it. By activating the paid plugin,
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