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Smart Slider 3 vs Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery (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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Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery

Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery

0(0)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months 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 60). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Image Chooser Block for NextGEN GalleryN/A
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery0
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery60
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery2.2K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Image Chooser Block for NextGEN GalleryN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery3 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery2020
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery6 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery5.3.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Galleryfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Image Chooser Block for NextGEN GalleryFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery

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.

Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery has 60. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery?
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 Image Chooser Block for NextGEN Gallery was last updated 3 months ago.

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