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Smart Slider 3 vs Expert Village Media Portfolio (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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Expert Village Media Portfolio

Expert Village Media Portfolio

4.4(11)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 11 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 20). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Expert Village Media Portfolio has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Expert Village Media Portfolio4.4/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Expert Village Media Portfolio11
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Expert Village Media Portfolio20
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Expert Village Media Portfolio11K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Expert Village Media PortfolioN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Expert Village Media Portfolio11 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Expert Village Media Portfolio2013
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Expert Village Media Portfolio13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Expert Village Media Portfolio2.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Expert Village Media Portfoliofalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Expert Village Media PortfolioFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Expert Village Media Portfolio1.2

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Expert Village Media Portfolio

4.4/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
9%

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.

Expert Village Media Portfolio Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Expert Village Media Portfolio more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Expert Village Media Portfolio has 20. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Expert Village Media Portfolio?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Expert Village Media Portfolio has a 4.4/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Expert Village Media Portfolio free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Expert Village Media Portfolio is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Expert Village Media Portfolio?
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 Expert Village Media Portfolio was last updated 11 years ago.

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