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Smart Slider 3 vs Grider Portfolio (2026)

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

Smart Slider 3

Smart Slider 3

4.9(1,119)

800K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
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Grider Portfolio

Grider Portfolio

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Grider Portfolio has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Smart Slider 3 leads in active installations (800K+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Grider Portfolio has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Grider Portfolio5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Grider Portfolio2
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Grider Portfolio10
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Grider Portfolio4.5K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Grider PortfolioN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Grider Portfolio2 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Grider Portfolio2015
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Grider Portfolio11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Grider Portfolio3.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Grider Portfoliofalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Grider PortfolioFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Grider Portfolio1.1.6

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

4.9/5(1,119 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%

Grider Portfolio

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

Recent Reviews

Smart Slider 3 Reviews

by denisrcekg

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

by manos555

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

by vinnyrajput

ONE OF THE BEST SLIDER

I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PLUGIN FOR MULIPLE WEBSITES IT IS BEST.

Grider Portfolio Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Grider Portfolio more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Grider Portfolio has 10. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Grider Portfolio?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Grider Portfolio has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Grider Portfolio free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Grider Portfolio is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Grider Portfolio?
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?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and Grider Portfolio was last updated 2 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.