Product Category vs Product Category Slider for Elementor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Product Category Slider for Elementor
2.5(2)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 4 years ago
View Product Category Slider for Elementor Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Product Category has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Product Category has accumulated 9.3K+ total downloads while Product Category Slider for Elementor has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Product Category | Product Category Slider for Elementor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 9.3K+ | ► | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Age | 7 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 1.0.5 |
Rating
5/5Product Category
◄Product Category Slider for Elementor2.5/5
Total Reviews
2Product Category
Product Category Slider for Elementor2
Active Installs
200Product Category
◄Product Category Slider for Elementor100
Total Downloads
9.3K+Product Category
►Product Category Slider for Elementor18K+
Support Resolution
N/AProduct Category
Product Category Slider for ElementorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoProduct Category
◄Product Category Slider for Elementor4 years ago
First Released
2019Product Category
Product Category Slider for Elementor2019
Age
7 yearsProduct Category
Product Category Slider for Elementor7 years
WP Requires
5.6+Product Category
Product Category Slider for Elementor5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Product Category
Product Category Slider for Elementorfalse+
Business Model
FreeProduct Category
Product Category Slider for ElementorFree
Latest Version
1.5.1Product Category
Product Category Slider for Elementor1.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Product Category
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Product Category Slider for Elementor
2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Product Category or Product Category Slider for Elementor more popular?
Product Category has 200 active installations while Product Category Slider for Elementor has 100. Product Category is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Product Category or Product Category Slider for Elementor?
Product Category has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Product Category Slider for Elementor has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Product Category and Product Category Slider for Elementor free?
Product Category is free and Product Category Slider for Elementor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Product Category or Product Category Slider for Elementor?
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?
Product Category was last updated 3 months ago and Product Category Slider for Elementor was last updated 4 years ago.
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