Smart Slider 3 vs WP Lightbox 2 — WordPress

WP Lightbox 2 vs Smart Slider 3

Name: Smart Slider 3
Rating: 4.9 (1118 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

WP Lightbox 2

4.4·89reviews

WP Lightbox 2 adds stunning lightbox effects to images and galleries on your WordPress site.

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	Smart Slider 3	WP Lightbox 2
Tagline	“Responsive slider plugin to create sliders in visual editor easily. Build beautiful image slider, layer slider, video slider, post slider, and more.”148 chars	“WP Lightbox 2 adds stunning lightbox effects to images and galleries on your WordPress site.”92 chars
Description	148 / 5000 chars3% used	92 / 5000 chars2% used
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Platforms	Shopify	Shopify
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Smart Slider 3

WP Lightbox 2

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Feature comparison between Smart Slider 3 and WP Lightbox 2
Metric	Smart Slider 3	WP Lightbox 2
Rating	★ 4.9 ★	4.4 ★
Total reviews	★ 1.1k	89
Active installs	800,000+	—
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Built for Shopify	—	—

Keyword	Smart Slider 3	WP Lightbox 2
live support	#131	Not ranked
contact	#480	Not ranked

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Smart Slider 3 or WP Lightbox 2?

Smart Slider 3 has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 1,118 reviews) compared to WP Lightbox 2 (4.4★ from 89 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Smart Slider 3 or WP Lightbox 2?

It depends on what you're optimizing for. Smart Slider 3 fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; WP Lightbox 2 is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Smart Slider 3 or WP Lightbox 2?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Smart Slider 3 has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,118 reviews vs 89), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory stores?

Smart Slider 3 typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,118 reviews). WP Lightbox 2 aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (89 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Smart Slider 3 and WP Lightbox 2?

Migration support varies by app and category. Smart Slider 3 and WP Lightbox 2 both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from WP Lightbox 2" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

WP Lightbox 2 vs Smart Slider 3

WP Lightbox 2

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Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Smart Slider 3 or WP Lightbox 2?

Should I choose Smart Slider 3 or WP Lightbox 2?

Which is faster to set up, Smart Slider 3 or WP Lightbox 2?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory stores?

Can I migrate data between Smart Slider 3 and WP Lightbox 2?

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