# (a) Slideshow

> (a) Slideshow has 20+ active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** (a) Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin and widget allows you to create dynamic, controllable slideshows or presentations for your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 27,530
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+13.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.8.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 1, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** antonshevchuk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/antonshevchuk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/a-slideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 336 |
| [presentation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/presentation/) | #7 | 24 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #99 | 209 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,343 |
| presentation | >100 | 1,419 |
| slideshow | >100 | 721 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is (a) Slideshow free?
Yes. (a) Slideshow is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is (a) Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
(a) Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use (a) Slideshow?
(a) Slideshow is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,530 times since it launched in December 2008. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does (a) Slideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
(a) Slideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was (a) Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 0.8.2, was released on November 1, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes (a) Slideshow?
(a) Slideshow is developed and maintained by antonshevchuk.

### What are the best alternatives to (a) Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to (a) Slideshow are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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