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Smart Slider 3 vs Slick Slider (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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Slick Slider

Slick Slider

4.2(15)

2.0K+ 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 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Slick Slider has 55K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Slick Slider4.2/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Slick Slider15
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Slick Slider2.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Slick Slider55K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Slick SliderN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Slick Slider2 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Slick Slider2016
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Slick Slider10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Slick Slider4.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Slick Slider5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Slick SliderFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Slick Slider0.5.2

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Slick Slider

4.2/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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.

Slick Slider Reviews

by BLEGHmedia

How to implement a slider ?!?

How to implement a slider ?!? This topic was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by BLEGHmedia.

by kamrul06

Still works like magic!

I just tried this plugin and it still works! I LOVE the ‘stack images up in rows’ feature which I didn’t find in other plugins. Though sadly, this plugin might no longer actively maintain anymore 🙁

by leodluz

How to use?

You do not have any instructions on how to use it. I’m lost. Did not work. This topic was modified 6 years, 10 months ago by leodluz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Slick Slider more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Slick Slider has 2.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Slick Slider?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Slick Slider has a 4.2/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Slick Slider free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Slick Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Slick Slider?
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 Slick Slider was last updated 2 years ago.

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