Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… vs bxSlider for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by…
500K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 731 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… has accumulated 33M+ total downloads while bxSlider for WordPress has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… | bxSlider for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 731 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 33M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | 82% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2018 | |
| Age | 13 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.107.0 | 1.2.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by…
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… Reviews
Works great!
Works great!
Great plugin and service
As a novice the plugin is easy to use and make it all look very good. Also Steve at Metaslider did an excellent job with an issue I had. Highly recommendable!
Excellent Slider Plugin
I really appreciate the Effort that MetaSlider has put into making the slideshow accessible.
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