Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider vs Dessky Responsive Slider (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider

Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider

3.8(12)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
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Dessky Responsive Slider

Dessky Responsive Slider

5(4)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Dessky Responsive Slider

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dessky Responsive Slider has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider has accumulated 57K+ total downloads while Dessky Responsive Slider has 9.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider5/5
Total Reviews
12Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider4
Active Installs
7.0K+Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider70
Total Downloads
57K+Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider9.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AResponsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive SliderN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoResponsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider4 months ago
First Released
2012Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider2014
Age
14 yearsResponsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider12 years
WP Requires
false+Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider3.8+
PHP Requires
false+Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Sliderfalse+
Business Model
FreeResponsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive SliderFree
Latest Version
2.1Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
Dessky Responsive Slider1.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider

3.8/5(12 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
8%
1
17%

Dessky Responsive Slider

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider Reviews

by jmill23

looks good but difficult to size

Simple to set up and looks great. Found the template sizes for the slider odd and only one worked – the rest result in a stretch or distorted images. Tried inline css using a div to control the size b

by elainevdw

Plugin continues to improve!

I’ve been using this plugin since it was “Responsive Slider for Developers” — it was easy to customize on a client per-client basis, and was always very stable and easy for both me to set up and the c

by mewrd

doesnt work sorry

the shordcode doesnt activate the slider

Dessky Responsive Slider Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider or Dessky Responsive Slider more popular?
Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider has 7.0K+ active installations while Dessky Responsive Slider has 70. Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider or Dessky Responsive Slider?
Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider has a 3.8/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Dessky Responsive Slider has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider and Dessky Responsive Slider free?
Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider is free and Dessky Responsive Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider or Dessky Responsive Slider?
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?
Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider was last updated 5 years ago and Dessky Responsive Slider was last updated 4 months ago.

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