Arconix Flexslider
A multi-purpose responsive slider that supports custom post types and responsive themes.
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Arconix Flexslider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Arconix Flexslider stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| arconix | #5 |
| carousel | >100 |
| flexslider | #15 |
| portfolio | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 4 reviews
About Arconix Flexslider
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Showcase your existing content in a rotating slider or multi-image carousel that fits the user’s display. Easily customizable, supporting default and custom post types with or without images. Use a shortcode or widget to display your content.
Features
- Resizes based on the user’s device, supporting touch navigation for phones and tablets
- Supports default and user-created post-types and image sizes for unmatched flexibility
- Traditional single-item, rotating slider or multi-image carousel
- Supports upgrade-safe CSS and javascript customizations
Great for
- Creating a “Recent Work” image carousel for your Portfolio
- Adding a Testimonial rotator to your sidebar or footer
- and many more…
Documentation
Documentation can be found here
Note
This plugin does not create a dedicated “Slide” Custom Post Type. There are plenty of plugins in the WordPress repository for that purpose. I recommend Meteor Slides
Installation
You can download and install Arconix FlexSlider using the built in WordPress plugin installer. If you download the plugin manually, make sure the files are uploaded to /wp-content/plugins/arconix-flexslider/.
Activate Arconix-FlexSlider in the “Plugins” admin panel using the “Activate” link.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the slider?
Place the Arconix – Flexslider widget in the desired widget area Use the shortcode [ac-flexslider] on a post, page or other area Place in the desired page template
Is there any other documentation?
Visit the plugin’s Documentation for setup and configuration information Tutorials on advanced plugin usage can be found at Arconix Computers
The slider isn’t styled properly
With no 2 themes exactly alike, it’s extremely difficult to style a plugin that seamlessly integrates without issue. That’s why the plugin was made so flexible — Tighter integration between your theme and the flexslider can be achieved by copying includes/css/arconix-flexslider.css to the root of your theme folder. The plugin will load that file instead, keeping your changes safe on upgrades.
What script powers the slider?
This plugin uses Owl Carousel slider. While this plugin doesn’t currently have built-in support for all the options supported by Owl Carousel, knowledgeable users will be able to implement nearly any option they’d like.
I want to change how the slider works
Most changes can be achieved by copying includes/js/arconix-flexslider.js to the root of your theme folder and then making any modifications there. That file will be loaded in place of the plugin default and will keep your changes safe on upgrade.
What is responsive design?
Responsive design is in essence designing a website to cater to the dimensions of the user’s device. It has become very popular with the proliferation of web-enabled smartphones and tablets.
Do I need a responsive theme to use this plugin?
Absolutely not. The slider will conform to the dimensions provided to it
I need help, or I found a bug
Check out the WordPress support forum or the Issues section on Github
I have a great idea for your plugin!
That’s fantastic! Feel free to submit a pull request over at Github, or you can contact me through Twitter, Facebook or my Website.
Changelog
Upgrade normally via your WordPress admin -> Plugins panel.
1.1.1
- Compatibility till 5.6.
1.1.0
- A new option slideshow is added to display the slider images. The Images will automatically rotate if slideshow option is selected.
- Categories and Tags filter will now be available for the sliders only if the selected post type is Post.
1.0.1
- Bugfix – The widget should now fire properly
- Bugfix – Image size dropdown will now act normally
- Bugfix –
link_imagevalue now honored correctly
1.0.0
This version represents a significant rewrite of the plugin including a completely different slider script. Best efforts were made to maintain as much backwards compatibility as possible, however some filter names and functions have changed, therefore it is highly recommended that existing users who’ve made modifications test this update on a local host or staging environment before deploying to a live environment.
- Switched from Flexslider script to Owl Carousel
- Added an image carousel option
- Now supports content-focused post types (e.g. testimonials, etc…)
- Improved inline documentation
- Updated filter names to be more consistent
- Massive improvement to code efficiency and structure
0.5.3
- Fixed a bug in the widget update function
- Fixed a bug which was preventing category and tag filters from firing properly.
0.5.2
- Fixed an error with the Widget Title that was preventing it from saving
- Reworked some function names to minimize potential conflicts with other plugins
Screenshots
For developers
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Arconix Flexslider: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Arconix Flexslider free?
Yes. Arconix Flexslider is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Arconix Flexslider safe to use in 2026?
Arconix Flexslider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Arconix Flexslider?
Arconix Flexslider is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 34,627 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 107 times in the last 30 days.
Does Arconix Flexslider work with WordPress 7.1?
Arconix Flexslider is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Arconix Flexslider last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on March 31, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Arconix Flexslider?
Arconix Flexslider is developed and maintained by tychesoftwares.
What are the best alternatives to Arconix Flexslider?
The most popular alternatives to Arconix Flexslider are Arconix FAQ (6K+ installs), Arconix Shortcodes (4K+ installs) and Arconix Portfolio (60+ installs).
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