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Smart Slider 3 vs Random image gallery with pretty photo… (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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Random image gallery with pretty photo…

Random image gallery with pretty photo…

2.8(4)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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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 200). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Random image gallery with pretty photo… has 34K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Random image gallery with pretty photo…2.8/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Random image gallery with pretty photo…4
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Random image gallery with pretty photo…200
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Random image gallery with pretty photo…34K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Random image gallery with pretty photo…N/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Random image gallery with pretty photo…2 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Random image gallery with pretty photo…2011
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Random image gallery with pretty photo…15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Random image gallery with pretty photo…3.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Random image gallery with pretty photo…false+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Random image gallery with pretty photo…Free
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Random image gallery with pretty photo…9.2

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Random image gallery with pretty photo…

2.8/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

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.

Random image gallery with pretty photo… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Random image gallery with pretty photo… more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Random image gallery with pretty photo… has 200. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Random image gallery with pretty photo…?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Random image gallery with pretty photo… has a 2.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Random image gallery with pretty photo… free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Random image gallery with pretty photo… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Random image gallery with pretty photo…?
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 Random image gallery with pretty photo… was last updated 2 years ago.

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