WordPress plugin comparison
MaxSlider vs Slider Carousel
At a glance
- MaxSlider has more active installs: 6K+, against 3K+ for Slider Carousel.
- On a typical day, MaxSlider is downloaded about 55 times, Slider Carousel about 17.
- MaxSlider is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.5 from 64 reviews.
- MaxSlider was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 23, 2023 for Slider Carousel.
- MaxSlider is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.3.14 for Slider Carousel.
Line by line
MaxSlider leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MaxSlider |  Slider Carousel |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,766 | #4,091 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.7K | 260 |
| Rating | 4.7(12) | 4.5(64) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.3.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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