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Smart Slider 3 vs Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… (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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Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…

Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 4 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 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…N/A
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…0
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…10
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…1.8K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…N/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…4 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…2020
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…6 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…Free
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…1.1

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…

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.

Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… has 10. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix…?
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 Lightbox Gallery by Kodefix… was last updated 4 years ago.

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