WordPress plugin comparison
Optimus vs Slick Slideshow
At a glance
- Optimus has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for Slick Slideshow.
- On a typical day, Optimus is downloaded about 60 times, Slick Slideshow about 1.
- Slick Slideshow has no reviews yet.
- Optimus was updated more recently: Mar 2, 2026, against Jun 19, 2011 for Slick Slideshow.
- Optimus is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.1.4 for Slick Slideshow.
- Slick Slideshow has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for Optimus.
Line by line
Optimus leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Optimus |  Slick Slideshow |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,070 | #46,663 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 31 |
| Rating | 4.2(69) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 3.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 15 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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