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Smart Slider 3 vs Very Simple WP SlideShow (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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Very Simple WP SlideShow

Very Simple WP SlideShow

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Very Simple WP SlideShow

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 0). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Very Simple WP SlideShow has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Very Simple WP SlideShowN/A
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
◄
Very Simple WP SlideShow0
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Very Simple WP SlideShow0
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Very Simple WP SlideShow1.1K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Very Simple WP SlideShowN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Very Simple WP SlideShow5 years ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Very Simple WP SlideShow2019
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Very Simple WP SlideShow7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Very Simple WP SlideShow4.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Very Simple WP SlideShowfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Very Simple WP SlideShowFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Very Simple WP SlideShow1.3

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Very Simple WP SlideShow

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.

Very Simple WP SlideShow Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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