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Smart Slider 3 vs Now Featuring WordPress Widget (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
Now Featuring WordPress Widget

Now Featuring WordPress Widget

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Now Featuring WordPress Widget

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 Now Featuring WordPress Widget has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Now Featuring WordPress WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
◄
Now Featuring WordPress Widget0
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Now Featuring WordPress Widget10
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Now Featuring WordPress Widget1.6K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Now Featuring WordPress WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Now Featuring WordPress Widget10 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Now Featuring WordPress Widget2015
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Now Featuring WordPress Widget11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Now Featuring WordPress Widget4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Now Featuring WordPress Widgetfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Now Featuring WordPress WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Now Featuring WordPress Widget0.8

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Now Featuring WordPress Widget

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.

Now Featuring WordPress Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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