Great Caroussel vs Ad Rotator (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Ad Rotator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Great Caroussel leads in active installations (500 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Great Caroussel has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Ad Rotator has 44K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Great Caroussel | Ad Rotator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ► | 44K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Age | 9 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 2.8.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.08 | 2.0.3 |
Rating
N/AGreat Caroussel
►Ad Rotator5/5
Total Reviews
0Great Caroussel
►Ad Rotator1
Active Installs
500Great Caroussel
◄Ad Rotator200
Total Downloads
14K+Great Caroussel
►Ad Rotator44K+
Support Resolution
N/AGreat Caroussel
Ad RotatorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoGreat Caroussel
◄Ad Rotator16 years ago
First Released
2017Great Caroussel
Ad Rotator2009
Age
9 yearsGreat Caroussel
Ad Rotator17 years
WP Requires
3.5+Great Caroussel
Ad Rotator2.8.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Great Caroussel
Ad Rotatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeGreat Caroussel
Ad RotatorFree
Latest Version
1.08Great Caroussel
Ad Rotator2.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Great Caroussel
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Ad Rotator
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Caroussel or Ad Rotator more popular?
Great Caroussel has 500 active installations while Ad Rotator has 200. Great Caroussel is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Great Caroussel or Ad Rotator?
Great Caroussel has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Ad Rotator has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Great Caroussel and Ad Rotator free?
Great Caroussel is free and Ad Rotator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Great Caroussel or Ad Rotator?
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?
Great Caroussel was last updated 3 months ago and Ad Rotator was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.