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Smart Slider 3 vs Image Text Carousel for Elementor (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 Text Carousel for Elementor

Image Text Carousel for Elementor

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Image Text Carousel for Elementor

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 0). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Image Text Carousel for Elementor has 176.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Image Text Carousel for ElementorN/A
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Image Text Carousel for Elementor0
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Image Text Carousel for Elementor0
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Image Text Carousel for Elementor176
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Image Text Carousel for ElementorN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Image Text Carousel for Elementor1 month ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Image Text Carousel for Elementor2026
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Image Text Carousel for Elementor2 months
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Image Text Carousel for Elementor5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Image Text Carousel for Elementor7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Image Text Carousel for ElementorFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Image Text Carousel for Elementor1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Image Text Carousel for Elementor

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
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.

Image Text Carousel for Elementor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Image Text Carousel for Elementor more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Image Text Carousel for Elementor has 0. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Image Text Carousel for Elementor?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Image Text Carousel for Elementor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Image Text Carousel for Elementor free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Image Text Carousel for Elementor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Image Text Carousel for Elementor?
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 Text Carousel for Elementor was last updated 1 month ago.

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