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Smart Slider 3 vs Image Gallery (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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Image Gallery

Image Gallery

4.5(33)

4.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
View Image Gallery

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 4.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Image Gallery has 227K+. Image Gallery has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 67%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Image Gallery4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Image Gallery33
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Image Gallery4.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Image Gallery227K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
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Image Gallery100%
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Image Gallery1 month ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Image Gallery2016
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Image Gallery10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Image Gallery3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Image Galleryfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Image GalleryFree + Premium
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Image Gallery1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Image Gallery

4.5/5(33 reviews)
5
76%
4
9%
3
6%
2
3%
1
6%

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 Gallery Reviews

by Alex Z

Simple and best masonry gallery layout plugin

Thanks!

by radeklahoda

super plugin pro galerie

cool!!

by Jack Yan

Excellent solution

I used all sorts of different sites for posting random images that didn’t fit with my blog, but after negative experiences with them, I found the New Image Gallery at the end of 2020. What a relief! I

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Image Gallery more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Image Gallery has 4.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Image Gallery?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Image Gallery has a 4.5/5 rating from 33 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Image Gallery free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Image Gallery is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Image Gallery?
As of April 2026, Smart Slider 3 has a 67% support resolution rate while Image Gallery has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and Image Gallery was last updated 1 month ago.

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