Smart Slider 3 vs Gallery Carousel Without JetPack (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Gallery Carousel Without JetPack
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 Gallery Carousel Without JetPack has 220K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart Slider 3 | Gallery Carousel Without JetPack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,119 | ◄ | 39 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 23M+ | ◄ | 220K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Age | 11 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.1.34 | 0.7.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Smart Slider 3
Gallery Carousel Without JetPack
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Smart Slider 3 averaged approximately 14,297 daily downloads while Gallery Carousel Without JetPack averaged 5.
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.
Gallery Carousel Without JetPack Reviews
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Doesn’t Work On Single Image Posts
Doesn’t seem to work on single image posts like the original Jetpack plugin does.
Awesome!
Awesome
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