I use Photoshop Elements 2018 with an add-on, Elements+, that allows the use of smart objects with smart filters. This is on a Mac and High Sierra.
I have the Nik Collection and Define and Sharpener Pro work perfectly as smart filters and allow re-edits. Color Efex, OTOH, causes PSE 2018 to crash immediately.
I also have PSE 13 with Elements+ on Windows 10 and all Nik applications work perfectly as smart filters including Color Efex.
None of this is really an issue for me as I only use Define and Sharpener Pro as smart filters.
Allan