Smart Slider 3 vs Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox…
4.0K+ active installs
Free
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 Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox… has 352K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart Slider 3 | Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,119 | ◄ | 24 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 23M+ | ◄ | 352K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.1.34 | 1.10.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Smart Slider 3
Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Smart Slider 3 averaged approximately 14,297 daily downloads while Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox… averaged 26.
Recent Reviews
Smart Slider 3 Reviews
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
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
ONE OF THE BEST SLIDER
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PLUGIN FOR MULIPLE WEBSITES IT IS BEST.
Lightbox slider – Responsive Lightbox… Reviews
Does not support php 8
Used to be nice but lack of maintenance so worpress site crashes and can not be displayed. Very bad surprise. Had to correct the code by myself This topic was modified 2 years ago by Jean-
this is very commercial plug in
this is very commercial plugin, most of the advanced settings are available in pro version only,. even no settings are available to put large size images????? at least need to provide some more option
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Macht was es soll.
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