Gum Addon for Elementor vs Smartslider (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, Smartslider has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Gum Addon for Elementor leads in active installations (50K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gum Addon for Elementor has accumulated 239K+ total downloads while Smartslider has 23K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gum Addon for Elementor | Smartslider | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 600 |
| Total Downloads | 239K+ | ◄ | 23K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2008 | |
| Age | 5 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 2.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.15 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
N/AGum Addon for Elementor
►Smartslider5/5
Total Reviews
0Gum Addon for Elementor
►Smartslider2
Active Installs
50K+Gum Addon for Elementor
◄Smartslider600
Total Downloads
239K+Gum Addon for Elementor
◄Smartslider23K+
Support Resolution
N/AGum Addon for Elementor
SmartsliderN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoGum Addon for Elementor
◄Smartslider17 years ago
First Released
2021Gum Addon for Elementor
Smartslider2008
Age
5 yearsGum Addon for Elementor
Smartslider18 years
WP Requires
6.0+Gum Addon for Elementor
Smartslider2.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Gum Addon for Elementor
Smartsliderfalse+
Business Model
FreeGum Addon for Elementor
SmartsliderFree
Latest Version
1.3.15Gum Addon for Elementor
Smartslider1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Gum Addon for Elementor
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Smartslider
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gum Addon for Elementor or Smartslider more popular?
Gum Addon for Elementor has 50K+ active installations while Smartslider has 600. Gum Addon for Elementor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gum Addon for Elementor or Smartslider?
Gum Addon for Elementor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Smartslider has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Gum Addon for Elementor and Smartslider free?
Gum Addon for Elementor is free and Smartslider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gum Addon for Elementor or Smartslider?
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?
Gum Addon for Elementor was last updated 3 months ago and Smartslider was last updated 17 years ago.
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