AdBrains Hero Slider
Adds Gutenberg blocks for creating hero sliders and individual hero slides with image/video backgrounds, overlays, animations, and full-width layouts.
Use with caution
AdBrains Hero Slider works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where AdBrains Hero Slider stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| hero | >100 |
| Slide | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
About AdBrains Hero Slider
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Hero Block is a Gutenberg-native block plugin that allows you to build beautiful hero banners and sliders with powerful customization options.
It contains two main blocks:
1. Hero Slider Block (parent block)
— Allows creating slideshows for hero sections
— Supports autoplay, fade/slide effects, arrows, pagination and more
(Defined in: adbrains-hero-slider/adb-hero-slider)
2. Hero Slide Block (child block)
— Each slide can be an image or video
— Includes overlay colors, gradients, alignments, animations and more
(Defined in: adbrains-hero-slider/adb-hero-slide)
Perfect for landing pages, banners, hero sections, and visually rich headers.
✨ Key Features
Hero Slider (Parent Block):
– Full-width & wide alignment
– Autoplay with delay control
– Pause autoplay on hover
– Fade or slide animations
– Arrow navigation toggle
– Pagination dots (bullets)
– Custom transition speed
– Looping slides
– Custom slides-per-view and spacing
Hero Slide (Child Block):
– Select image or video background
– Video controls & poster image
– Overlay color with opacity control
– Gradient overlay support
– Vertical & horizontal alignment
– Wide or full content width
– Animation type & delay
– Image object-fit control
Technical
- 100% Gutenberg / Block Editor native
- Uses block.json specification
- Includes editor scripts, styles, and front-end View Script
- No external dependencies (lightweight)
Third-Party Software
This plugin bundles the following third-party library:
- Swiper (v12)
- License: MIT License
- Source: https://swiperjs.com/
- Copyright (c) Vladimir Kharlampidi
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/adbrains-hero-slider - Activate the plugin from the WordPress Plugins menu
- Open the block editor and search for:
- Hero Slider
- Hero Slide
- Add slides inside a Hero Slider block
Frequently asked questions
Does this support Full Site Editing themes?
Yes, it works on block themes and classic themes.
Can I use videos in slides?
Yes. Each Hero Slide supports video backgrounds.
Does it work without JavaScript frameworks?
Yes. It only uses native block editor scripts and a minimal view.js runtime.
Are animations included?
Basic animation types and delay settings are provided per slide.
Changelog
First stable version.
1.0.0
- Initial release of Hero Block
- Hero Slider block added
- Hero Slide block added
Screenshots
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FAQ
AdBrains Hero Slider: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 26, 2026
Is AdBrains Hero Slider free?
Yes. AdBrains Hero Slider is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AdBrains Hero Slider safe to use in 2026?
AdBrains Hero Slider works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AdBrains Hero Slider?
AdBrains Hero Slider is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 188 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.
Does AdBrains Hero Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested AdBrains Hero Slider up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does AdBrains Hero Slider need?
AdBrains Hero Slider requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AdBrains Hero Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 1, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes AdBrains Hero Slider?
AdBrains Hero Slider is developed and maintained by adbrainstech.
What are the best alternatives to AdBrains Hero Slider?
The most popular alternatives to AdBrains Hero Slider are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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