Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets vs Smart Slider 3: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets
B
2M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
Smart Slider 3
B-
800K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureEssential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & WidgetsSmart Slider 3
Active Installs2.0M+800K+
User Rating4.9/54.9/5
Speed ScoreBB-
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.07.0
Last Updated2026-02-102026-01-14
Total Downloads119.2M+22.5M+
Verdict
FasterEssential-addons-for-elementor-lite
More FeaturesEssential-addons-for-elementor-lite
Overall WinnerEssential-addons-for-elementor-lite
Full Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets or Smart Slider 3?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets or Smart Slider 3?
Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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