Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Smart Slider 3 currently ranks #78 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 13,521 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 4% versus the month before (14,025/day).
- The latest release, v3.5.1.39, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #83 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #78 |
| 2026-07-31 | #78 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 800,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 4,156 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,185 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4,036 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6,732 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3,845 |
| 2026-03-31 | 35,385 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2,570 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3,765 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,477 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4,345 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,524 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8,112 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,785 |
| 2025-07-31 | 5,748 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4,349 |
| 2025-05-31 | 4,100 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3,748 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5,478 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3,295 |
| 2025-01-31 | 4,078 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4,969 |
| 2024-11-30 | 4,792 |
| 2024-10-31 | 5,706 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,662 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,759 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nextendweb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5.1.39 |
| Versions released | 83 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Responsive slider plugin to create sliders in visual editor easily. Build beautiful image slider, layer slider, video slider, post slider, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Smart Slider 3?
WordPress.org reports 800K+ active installs.
How popular is Smart Slider 3?
As of August 31, 2026, Smart Slider 3 ranks #78 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Smart Slider 3 last updated?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 3.5.1.39). It has shipped 83 releases in total.
Who makes Smart Slider 3?
Smart Slider 3 is developed by Nextendweb. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
