Master Slider vs Ultimate Responsive Image Slider (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Slider Plugins top 10: Master Slider at #6 and Ultimate Responsive Image Slider at #10. Master Slider leads on 4 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Master Slider
Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider
Build SEO friendly sliders fast and easy with touch swipe navigation that works smoothly across all devices.
Ultimate Responsive Image Slider
Create stunning responsive sliders in minutes. Drag-and-drop builder, unlimited sliders, mobile-friendly & SEO optimized!
Who leads on what
Master Slider leads on 4 of the 5 measures we track.
Master Slider ranks higher on WordPress.org: #6 against #10 in Slider Plugins.
Master Slider has more users: 60,000+ active installs against 30,000+.
Master Slider is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 503 reviews, against 4.5 from 248 reviews.
Master Slider has more reviews behind its score: 503 against 248.
Ultimate Responsive Image Slider was updated more recently, on August 10, 2026; Master Slider on May 9, 2026.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
Master Slider
Pick Master Slider if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, you want the plugin more sites already run, the review score matters most to you or you want the score backed by more reviews.
Ultimate Responsive Image Slider
Pick Ultimate Responsive Image Slider if you want the one shipping releases most recently.
Master Slider vs Ultimate Responsive Image Slider side by side
| Master Slider | Ultimate Responsive Image Slider | |
|---|---|---|
| Slider Plugins ranking | #6 | #10 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 503 | 248 |
| Active installs | 60,000+ | 30,000+ |
| Total downloads | 3,210,557 | 1,540,666 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | May 9, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| First published | Jul 12, 2014 | Mar 2, 2015 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 6.9.7 | 7.0.4 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
Master Slider ratings
Ultimate Responsive Image Slider ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither Master Slider nor Ultimate Responsive Image Slider can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Slider Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Master Slider vs Ultimate Responsive Image Slider: common questions
Is Master Slider better than Ultimate Responsive Image Slider?
Master Slider leads on 4 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Master Slider ranks higher on WordPress.org: #6 against #10 in Slider Plugins.
Which has more users, Master Slider or Ultimate Responsive Image Slider?
Master Slider ranks higher on WordPress.org: #6 against #10 in Slider Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Master Slider or Ultimate Responsive Image Slider?
Master Slider has more users: 60,000+ active installs against 30,000+.
Are Master Slider and Ultimate Responsive Image Slider free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Master Slider may also sell a paid version or add-ons. Ultimate Responsive Image Slider may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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