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Smart Slider 3 vs Testimonial 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
View Smart Slider 3
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Testimonial Slider

Testimonial Slider

4.2(69)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Testimonial 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 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Testimonial Slider has 184K+. Smart Slider 3 has a higher support resolution rate (67% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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Testimonial Slider4.2/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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Testimonial Slider69
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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Testimonial Slider3.0K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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Testimonial Slider184K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
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Testimonial Slider0%
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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Testimonial Slider1 week ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
Testimonial Slider2013
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
Testimonial Slider13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
Testimonial Slider4.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
Testimonial Sliderfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
Testimonial SliderFree
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
Testimonial Slider1.3.3

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

Testimonial Slider

4.2/5(69 reviews)
5
75%
4
4%
3
0%
2
4%
1
16%

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.

Testimonial Slider Reviews

by ianpeterharding

Doesn’t work and won’t uninstall

Couldn’t figure out how it works and don’t have time to waste trying to figure it out. Tried to delete it and it won’t delete. Caused ‘critical error’ when I tried to delete it.

by daz2022

Great plugin

worked first time, no issues, thank you 🙂

by manojkt

Awesome Plugin

Awesome Plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or Testimonial Slider more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while Testimonial Slider has 3.0K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or Testimonial Slider?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while Testimonial Slider has a 4.2/5 rating from 69 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and Testimonial Slider free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and Testimonial Slider is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or Testimonial Slider?
As of April 2026, Smart Slider 3 has a 67% support resolution rate while Testimonial Slider has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated 1 week ago and Testimonial Slider was last updated 1 week ago.

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