WordPress plugin comparison
rtCarousel vs GutSlider
At a glance
- GutSlider has more active installs: 6K+, against 300+ for rtCarousel.
- On a typical day, GutSlider is downloaded about 693 times, rtCarousel about 37.
- rtCarousel is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 14 reviews.
- GutSlider was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 4, 2026 for rtCarousel.
- GutSlider is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for rtCarousel.
- GutSlider has been around longer: since 2023, against 2026 for rtCarousel.
Line by line
GutSlider leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  rtCarousel |  GutSlider |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,833 | #2,862 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 907 | 12.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.50 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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