Smart Slider 3 vs Gallery with thumbnail slider (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Gallery with thumbnail slider
3.0K+ active installs
Free
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 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Gallery with thumbnail slider has 44K+. Gallery with thumbnail slider has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 67%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart Slider 3 | Gallery with thumbnail slider | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,119 | ◄ | 9 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 23M+ | ◄ | 44K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.1.34 | 8.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Smart Slider 3
Gallery with thumbnail slider
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Smart Slider 3 averaged approximately 14,297 daily downloads while Gallery with thumbnail slider averaged 53.
Recent Reviews
Smart Slider 3 Reviews
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
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
ONE OF THE BEST SLIDER
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PLUGIN FOR MULIPLE WEBSITES IT IS BEST.
Gallery with thumbnail slider Reviews
An Awesome Slider Plugin!
This slider plugin really is the best out there in my opinion. It’s easy to understand and you can make beautiful, full function sliders.
Great plugin!
I tried all the free alternatives to this (10+ other plugins, all the big name ones). None of them worked to create a thumbnail gallery. This plugin works great. It’s fast, free, and free from ads!
does nothing
I put in the shortcode added images, nothing..
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