# Animate Slider

> Animate Slider has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 182 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Animate Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple slideshow plugin that boost your theme with a beautiful css3 animated slideshow powered with bxslider.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 21,174
- **Downloads (30 days):** 182 (+18.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.7
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nackle2k10 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nackle2k10/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/animate-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animated/) | #8 | 22 |
| [CSS3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css3/) | #16 | 35 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,413 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #73 | 211 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animated | >100 | 1,447 |
| CSS3 | >100 | 383 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| slideshow | >100 | 721 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Timeline Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-express/) | 9K+ | 4.3/5 (165) | Mar 22, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [WP CountUP JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-countup-js/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Dec 4, 2021 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Jellyfish Counter Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jellyfish-counter-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (10) | Apr 2, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [WEN Skill Charts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wen-skill-charts/) | 600+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Apr 5, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Amedea – Unique Design Elements for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amedea/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Animated Headline Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-headline-elementor/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 2, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Goo Pie Chart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/goo-pie-chart/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 26, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Auto AnimateImage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-animateimage/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 23, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Animated/Illustrated Under construction plug-in for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/utopia-under-construction/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 11, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 11 | [WHA Elementor Counter Up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wha-elementor-counter-up/) | 30+ | — | Jul 27, 2020 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animate Slider free?
Yes. Animate Slider is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Animate Slider safe to use in 2026?
Animate Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Animate Slider?
Animate Slider is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,174 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 182 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Animate Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Animate Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Animate Slider last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.7, was released on August 16, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Animate Slider?
Animate Slider is developed and maintained by nackle2k10.

### What are the best alternatives to Animate Slider?
The most popular alternatives to Animate Slider are Timeline Express (9K+ installs), WP CountUP JS (1K+ installs) and Jellyfish Counter Widget (1K+ installs).


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