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Smart Slider 3 vs Image & Video Gallery with categories (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
View Smart Slider 3
VS
Image & Video Gallery with categories

Image & Video Gallery with categories

2(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Image & Video Gallery with categories

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 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Image & Video Gallery with categories has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Image & Video Gallery with categories2/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Image & Video Gallery with categories1
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Image & Video Gallery with categories10
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Image & Video Gallery with categories1.4K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Image & Video Gallery with categoriesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Image & Video Gallery with categories6 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Image & Video Gallery with categories2020
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Image & Video Gallery with categories6 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Image & Video Gallery with categories3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Image & Video Gallery with categories5.2.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Image & Video Gallery with categoriesFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Image & Video Gallery with categories1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Image & Video Gallery with categories

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

Image & Video Gallery with categories Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Image & Video Gallery with categories more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Image & Video Gallery with categories has 10. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Image & Video Gallery with categories?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Image & Video Gallery with categories has a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Image & Video Gallery with categories free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Image & Video Gallery with categories is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Image & Video Gallery with categories?
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 Image & Video Gallery with categories was last updated 6 years ago.

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