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Smart Slider 3 vs Gallery Box (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
Gallery Box

Gallery Box

4.1(18)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Gallery Box

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 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Gallery Box has 137K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Gallery Box4.1/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Gallery Box18
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Gallery Box1.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Gallery Box137K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Gallery BoxN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
◄
Gallery Box11 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Gallery Box2016
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Gallery Box10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Gallery Box5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Gallery Box7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Gallery BoxFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Gallery Box1.7.38

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Gallery Box

4.1/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
22%

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 Box Reviews

by MC

Be careful before buying the Pro version

Galleries are not created automatically. You need to add all the video links manually from Vimeo, which you can just as well do with WordPress or a Page Builder. The fact that it requires manual link

by chanukawijesundara

This is great plugin

This is the best solution for the Iframe lightbox.

by Accidental Webmaster

Upgrade removes all functionality

In a clear violation of wordpress’s T&C’s, this author decided in the last revision to remove all functionality in this free version to force users to upgrade to his “pro” version for the same functio

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Gallery Box more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Gallery Box has 1.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Gallery Box?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Gallery Box has a 4.1/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Gallery Box free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Gallery Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Gallery Box?
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 Gallery Box was last updated 11 months ago.

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