Imsanity vs JJ NextGen JQuery Slider (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
JJ NextGen JQuery Slider
900 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Imsanity has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 291 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imsanity has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while JJ NextGen JQuery Slider has 129K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imsanity | JJ NextGen JQuery Slider | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 291 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | ◄ | 129K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Age | 15 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.0 | 1.3.9 |
Rating Breakdown
Imsanity
JJ NextGen JQuery Slider
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Recent Reviews
Imsanity Reviews
It works
It just works 🙂
The best!
Very, very useful.
Perfect
This plugin does exactly what it says. It also works with WebP, so combined with Cimo you have a perfect scenario for a health media library.
JJ NextGen JQuery Slider Reviews
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