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Smart Slider 3 vs Gallery by FooGallery (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
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Gallery by FooGallery

Gallery by FooGallery

4.8(971)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
View Gallery by FooGallery

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 100K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Gallery by FooGallery has 6.3M+. Gallery by FooGallery has a higher support resolution rate (84% vs 67%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Gallery by FooGallery4.8/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Gallery by FooGallery971
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Gallery by FooGallery100K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Gallery by FooGallery6.3M+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
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Gallery by FooGallery84%
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Gallery by FooGallery1 month ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Gallery by FooGallery2014
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Gallery by FooGallery12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Gallery by FooGallery5.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Gallery by FooGallery5.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Gallery by FooGalleryFree + Premium
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Gallery by FooGallery3.1.13

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Gallery by FooGallery

4.8/5(971 reviews)
5
91%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
3%

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.

Gallery by FooGallery Reviews

by sunvillaflorida

so easy to use

so easy to use

by marion99

excellent plugin

excellent plugin, works very well

by FatCatJack

Excellent!

Does everything I need. Wanted a gallery plugin that would include the content of the Media Library caption in the lightbox, does it with style!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Gallery by FooGallery more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Gallery by FooGallery has 100K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Gallery by FooGallery?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Gallery by FooGallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 971 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Gallery by FooGallery free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Gallery by FooGallery is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Gallery by FooGallery?
As of April 2026, Smart Slider 3 has a 67% support resolution rate while Gallery by FooGallery has a 84% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and Gallery by FooGallery was last updated 1 month ago.

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