Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… vs Responsive Slideshow (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by…
500K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Responsive Slideshow
2.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Responsive Slideshow has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… leads in active installations (500K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… has accumulated 33M+ total downloads while Responsive Slideshow has 149K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… | Responsive Slideshow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 731 | ◄ | 11 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 33M+ | ◄ | 149K+ |
| Support Resolution | 82% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 3.107.0 | 1.5.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by…
Responsive Slideshow
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… averaged approximately 10,157 daily downloads while Responsive Slideshow averaged 19.
Recent Reviews
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… Reviews
Works great!
Works great!
Great plugin and service
As a novice the plugin is easy to use and make it all look very good. Also Steve at Metaslider did an excellent job with an issue I had. Highly recommendable!
Excellent Slider Plugin
I really appreciate the Effort that MetaSlider has put into making the slideshow accessible.
Responsive Slideshow Reviews
Awesome support
I encountered a technical problem and reported it here. The error was resolved within 24 hours. Great support! Thank you!
Good plugin
Very good plugin, tried 3 slideshow plugins, this is the only one that worked
Great plug-in
Great plug-in from a great company. I tried many plug-ins and almost gave up. The support is fast and fantastic! even for the free version!
More Plugins Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… and Responsive Slideshow
Responsive slider plugin to create sliders in visual editor easily. Build beautiful image slider, layer slider, video slider, post slider, and more.
Create responsive sliders using Elementor for hero sections, posts, logos, images, products, testimonials, and more.
Build SEO friendly sliders fast and easy with touch swipe navigation that works smoothly across all devices.
Create stunning responsive sliders in minutes. Drag-and-drop builder, unlimited sliders, mobile-friendly & SEO optimized!
Professional before & after image comparison slider for WordPress. Create engaging visual comparisons with an intuitive drag & drop interface.
Slider by 10Web plugin is the perfect slider solution for Wordpress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… or Responsive Slideshow more popular?
Which has better ratings — Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… or Responsive Slideshow?
Are Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… and Responsive Slideshow free?
Which plugin has better support — Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by… or Responsive Slideshow?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.