# Background Slider Master

> Background Slider Master has 300+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 149 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Background Slider Master shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Background Slider Master is designed with a very simple interface so anyone can easily upload images and attach a fast loading responsive background slider to any page or post. This background slider was designed for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 29,213
- **Downloads (30 days):** 149 (+38% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 16, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WebSPI (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/devcon1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/background-slider-master/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background-slider/) | #3 | 5 |
| [full page background slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/full-page-background-slider/) | #2 | 2 |
| [full width background slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/full-width-background-slider/) | #2 | 2 |
| [multi page background slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multi-page-background-slider/) | #1 | 1 |
| [responsive background slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-background-slider/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background slider | >100 | 1,456 |
| full page background slider | >100 | 1,013 |
| full width background slider | >100 | 652 |
| multi page background slider | >100 | 472 |
| responsive background slider | >100 | 956 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 84.8%
- 2.1: 15.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Responsive Full Width Background Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-full-width-background-slider/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (25) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 2 | [Unlimited Background Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unlimited-background-slider/) | 500+ | 4/5 (11) | Oct 15, 2019 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Fullscreen Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fullscreen-slider/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Jul 26, 2013 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Crixu Tiltwall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crixu-tiltwall/) | <10 | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Background Slider Master safe to use in 2026?
Background Slider Master shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Background Slider Master?
Background Slider Master is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 29,213 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 149 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Background Slider Master work with WordPress 7.1?
Background Slider Master is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Background Slider Master last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on October 16, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Background Slider Master?
Background Slider Master is developed and maintained by WebSPI.

### What are the best alternatives to Background Slider Master?
The most popular alternatives to Background Slider Master are Responsive Full Width Backg… (2K+ installs), Unlimited Background Slider (500+ installs) and Fullscreen Slider (100+ installs).


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