Smart Slider 3 is one of the most powerful and easy-to-use slider plugins for your WordPress site. It’s released by Nextend, a team from Hungary that sells premium-quality software for WordPress and Joomla.
Smart Slider 3 is a freemium plugin with 400,000+ active installs for their free version. Its free version provides more features than any other plugin in the WordPress repository. With the pro version, you get updates for lifetime and hundreds of sample sliders.
Smart Slider 3 Review: Tons of Templates With Easy-to-use Interface
The best thing about Smart Slider 3 is that even if you’re an absolute beginner, you can build a stunning slider with ease.
Unlike most slider plugins, the interface is NOT bloated with too many features. This makes it easy for anyone to create a slider, regardless of their skillset.
Here’s How Smart Slider 3 Works
After installing and activating the plugin, you can head over to Smart Slider dashboard to create a new slider. You can find 2 options: New Slider and Template Library.
- New Slider: Use this option if you want to create a slider from the ground up.
- Template Library: Use this option if you want to import a readymade slider from the library and then customize it. Not only does it save time, but it also lets you build a slider with the perfect color palette and design.
In addition to these 2 options, you can also find a sample slider that helps you understand how Smart Slider works even before you create one for your site.
Upon clicking New Slider button, you’ll be prompted to choose a slider preset. You can specify the slider name, and width and height of your slider. Select a slider preset and click Create.
Next, you’ll be asked to upload images or videos for your slider. You can simply drag and drop the files and position them per your preference. As you scroll down, you’ll be shown all available customization options and instructions explaining how to publish a slider.