Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider vs FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider
C+
500K+ installs · 4.6/5 rating
VS
FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager
B-
200K+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureSlider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video SliderFileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager
Active Installs500K+200K+
User Rating4.6/54.7/5
Speed ScoreC+B-
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.0N/A
Last Updated2026-01-272026-01-12
Total Downloads32.9M+6.2M+
Verdict
FasterFilebird
More FeaturesMl-slider
Overall WinnerFilebird
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider or FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager?
Based on our heuristic analysis, FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider or FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager?
FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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