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Smart Slider 3 vs WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… (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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WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…

WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…

5(2)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Smart Slider 3 leads in active installations (800K+ vs 20K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Smart Slider 3 has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… has 492K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Smart Slider 3
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WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…5/5
Total Reviews
1,119Smart Slider 3
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WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…2
Active Installs
800K+Smart Slider 3
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WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…20K+
Total Downloads
23M+Smart Slider 3
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WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…492K+
Support Resolution
67%Smart Slider 3
WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…N/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSmart Slider 3
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WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…3 weeks ago
First Released
2015Smart Slider 3
WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…2022
Age
11 yearsSmart Slider 3
WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…4 years
WP Requires
5.0+Smart Slider 3
WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…6.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Smart Slider 3
WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSmart Slider 3
WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…Free
Latest Version
3.5.1.34Smart Slider 3
WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…1.4.20

Rating Breakdown

Smart Slider 3

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

WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
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.

WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… Reviews

by jeregales

Amazing Support

I had an issue that prevented me from changing the slug in the Portfolio settings. It took them about 15 minutes to fix it. Later, they confirmed that there was an issue with the plugin, and it was al

by Mohsen

Very good code quality

The code quality is quite good. A very well thought out plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Slider 3 or WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… more popular?
Smart Slider 3 has 800K+ active installations while WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… has 20K+. Smart Slider 3 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Slider 3 or WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…?
Smart Slider 3 has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,119 reviews, while WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Smart Slider 3 and WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… free?
Smart Slider 3 is free + premium and WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Slider 3 or WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable…?
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 WPZOOM Portfolio Lite – Filterable… was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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