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Smart Slider 3 vs Gallery PhotoBlocks (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
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Gallery PhotoBlocks

Gallery PhotoBlocks

5(76)

3.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 months ago
View Gallery PhotoBlocks

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gallery PhotoBlocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 76 reviews) while Smart Slider 3 leads in active installations (800K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Gallery PhotoBlocks has 126K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Gallery PhotoBlocks5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Gallery PhotoBlocks76
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Gallery PhotoBlocks3.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Gallery PhotoBlocks126K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Gallery PhotoBlocksN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Gallery PhotoBlocks2 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Gallery PhotoBlocks2018
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Gallery PhotoBlocks8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Gallery PhotoBlocks5.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Gallery PhotoBlocks5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Gallery PhotoBlocksFree + Premium
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Gallery PhotoBlocks1.3.3

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Gallery PhotoBlocks

5/5(76 reviews)
5
97%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
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.

Gallery PhotoBlocks Reviews

by mirian555

Brilliant

Easy to use, beautiful appearance and design! Thanks!

by Wiebke Rettig

Sehr leistungsstark

Auch mit der kostenlosen Version dieses PlugIns kann man sehr leicht und schnell tolle Fotogalerien erstellen. Sie lassen sich dann über einen Shortcode in einen Beitrag oder Seite einfügen. Die Fotos

by lagotek

The Plugin “Gallery PhotoBlocks” has a security vulnerability.

Can we do something with this issue? Description The Gallery PhotoBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.2.8. This is due to

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Gallery PhotoBlocks more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Gallery PhotoBlocks has 3.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Gallery PhotoBlocks?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Gallery PhotoBlocks has a 5/5 rating from 76 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Gallery PhotoBlocks free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Gallery PhotoBlocks is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Gallery PhotoBlocks?
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 Gallery PhotoBlocks was last updated 2 months ago.

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