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Smart Slider 3 vs Responsive Lightbox & 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
View Smart Slider 3
VS
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9(1,991)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

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 Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 6.5M+. Smart Slider 3 has a higher support resolution rate (67% vs 27%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
►
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery1,991
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery100K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery6.5M+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
◄
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery27%
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Responsive Lightbox & Gallery3 weeks ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery2013
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Responsive Lightbox & GalleryFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Responsive Lightbox & Gallery2.7.6

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery

4.9/5(1,991 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

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.

Responsive Lightbox & Gallery Reviews

by dossi2dbr

Wieder hier gelandet

Vor 8 Jahren habe ich dieses Plugin erstmals genutzt, um Fotos als Lightbox anzuzeigen. Wie es immer so ist, hat irgendwann ein anderes Plugin den Platz eingenommen, funktionierte dann nicht mehr, als

Great Plugin!

we use it on a non-profit website with a limited budget and it works very well.

by deroderuiter

Great plugin!

This plugin really works great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has 100K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,991 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Responsive Lightbox & Gallery?
As of April 2026, Smart Slider 3 has a 67% support resolution rate while Responsive Lightbox & Gallery has a 27% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and Responsive Lightbox & Gallery was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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