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Smart Slider 3 vs Slider Factory (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
VS
Slider Factory

Slider Factory

4.5(13)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Slider Factory

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 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Slider Factory has 55K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Slider Factory4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Slider Factory13
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Slider Factory3.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Slider Factory55K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Slider FactoryN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Slider Factory1 month ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Slider Factory2021
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Slider Factory5 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Slider Factory5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Slider Factory5.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Slider FactoryFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Slider Factory1.3.13

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Slider Factory

4.5/5(13 reviews)
5
85%
4
0%
3
0%
2
8%
1
8%

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.

Slider Factory Reviews

by iprema

Outstanding WordPress slider

Update 14 Jan 2025. Faraz, provides expert tech support—right when you need it. No waiting, he’s on it immediately! This Slider Factory plugin stands out as the most user-friendly I have encounte

by yavuzc

Didn’t work

We tried a few layouts, nothing worked like in the demo sites. Main photo didn’t load, the navigation didn’t work, captions were in strange fonts at the bottom of the thumbnails. Some layouts do not e

by mohamad moghadasi

problem problem

This plugin has a big weakness. It is not possible to add a link to the image of each slide. We request the programmer of this plugin to add and update this possibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Slider Factory more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Slider Factory has 3.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Slider Factory?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Slider Factory has a 4.5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Slider Factory free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Slider Factory is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Slider Factory?
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 Slider Factory was last updated 1 month ago.

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