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Smart Slider 3 vs WP Review Slider (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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WP Review Slider

WP Review Slider

4.8(180)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Review Slider

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 7.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while WP Review Slider has 485K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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WP Review Slider4.8/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
◄
WP Review Slider180
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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WP Review Slider7.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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WP Review Slider485K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
WP Review SliderN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
◄
WP Review Slider1 month ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
WP Review Slider2017
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
WP Review Slider9 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
WP Review Slider3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
WP Review Sliderfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
WP Review SliderFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
WP Review Slider14.0

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

WP Review Slider

4.8/5(180 reviews)
5
92%
4
3%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

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.

WP Review Slider Reviews

by davidcarranzacancun

easy and friendly

easy to install, great ook for the website

by wordmax

Super user friendly. Best plugin I tried for Googreviews

So easy to use. Find the place ID of the biz and import the reviews. Total control over how reviews are shown. Only one complaint… after one of the version updates of this plugin, the next time we ran

by FotoRK

Good plugin

Good plugin even in the free version

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or WP Review Slider more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while WP Review Slider has 7.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or WP Review Slider?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while WP Review Slider has a 4.8/5 rating from 180 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and WP Review Slider free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and WP Review Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or WP Review Slider?
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 WP Review Slider was last updated 1 month ago.

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