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Smart Slider 3 vs Super Simple 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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Super Simple Slider

Super Simple Slider

3.8(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Super Simple 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 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Super Simple Slider has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Super Simple Slider3.8/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Super Simple Slider4
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Super Simple Slider1.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Super Simple Slider25K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
Super Simple SliderN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Super Simple Slider1 year ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Super Simple Slider2019
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Super Simple Slider7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Super Simple Slider4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Super Simple Slider5.3+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Super Simple SliderFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Super Simple Slider1.0.14

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Super Simple Slider

3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
25%
3
50%
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.

Super Simple Slider Reviews

by alixira

Auto rotate

Just delete “auto:false,” in the carouFredSel-custom.min.js file.Enjoy.

by Themico

Stripped out to the bottom

A slider that can rotate automatically only in paid version, seriously? Just wasted my time installing and trying it.

by westerngeomancy

Basic slider

It’s OK if you don’t have many images, but the free one has a limit, which it doesn’t tell you until you’ve spent hours adding images. There also doesn’t seem to be a way of automating the slideshow,

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Super Simple Slider more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Super Simple Slider has 1.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Super Simple Slider?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Super Simple Slider has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Super Simple Slider free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Super Simple Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Super Simple 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 Super Simple Slider was last updated 1 year ago.

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