WordPress plugin comparison
Block Slider vs MaxSlider
At a glance
- MaxSlider has more active installs: 6K+, against 3K+ for Block Slider.
- On a typical day, MaxSlider is downloaded about 55 times, Block Slider about 26.
- MaxSlider is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 3.2 from 26 reviews.
- MaxSlider was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Feb 21, 2024 for Block Slider.
- MaxSlider is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.4.14 for Block Slider.
- MaxSlider has been around longer: since 2016, against 2018 for Block Slider.
Line by line
MaxSlider leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Slider |  MaxSlider |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,035 | #2,769 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 636 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 3.2(26) | 4.7(12) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.06 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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