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Smart Slider 3 vs Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox (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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Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox

Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox

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 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Advanced Images Gallery With LightboxN/A
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox0
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox100
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox2.6K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Advanced Images Gallery With LightboxN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox11 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox2022
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox4 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Advanced Images Gallery With LightboxFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox

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.

Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox has 100. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox?
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 Advanced Images Gallery With Lightbox was last updated 11 months ago.

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