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Smart Slider 3 vs WP Google 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 Google Review Slider

WP Google Review Slider

4.9(360)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP Google 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 30K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while WP Google Review Slider has 1.6M+. WP Google Review Slider has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 67%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
WP Google Review Slider4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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WP Google Review Slider360
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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WP Google Review Slider30K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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WP Google Review Slider1.6M+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
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WP Google Review Slider100%
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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WP Google Review Slider4 months ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
WP Google Review Slider2017
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
WP Google Review Slider9 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
WP Google Review Slider3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
WP Google Review Sliderfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
WP Google Review SliderFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
WP Google Review Slider17.7

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

WP Google Review Slider

4.9/5(360 reviews)
5
95%
4
1%
3
0%
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.

WP Google Review Slider Reviews

by mauvan

Super easy

Thanks for this easy to use slider. What we also like is the possibility to adjust colors in style of the website!

by John Meng-Frecker

Looks sharp!

love the way it filters 5 star reviews and shows their comments

by plastikwombat

Easy&working solution!

Very good (and good-looking) Review plugin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or WP Google Review Slider more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while WP Google Review Slider has 30K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or WP Google Review Slider?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while WP Google Review Slider has a 4.9/5 rating from 360 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and WP Google Review Slider free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and WP Google Review Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or WP Google Review Slider?
As of April 2026, Smart Slider 3 has a 67% support resolution rate while WP Google Review Slider has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and WP Google Review Slider was last updated 4 months ago.

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