# Background Slideshow

> Background Slideshow has 20+ active installs, a 1.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Background Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1.5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Background Slideshow uses jQuery to slide through unlimited full-size background images. Images are being connected with both, posts or pages. You can even decide if you want to let your visitors click on a background…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 12,776
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+45.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 7, 2011
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** IWEBIX (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iwebix/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/background-slideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-slider/) | #12 | 24 |
| [content slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-slideshow/) | #4 | 4 |
| [javascript slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript-slider/) | #2 | 3 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 646 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | >100 | 211 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content slider | >100 | 3,345 |
| content slideshow | >100 | 627 |
| javascript slider | >100 | 1,133 |
| slider | >100 | 3,837 |
| slideshow | >100 | 722 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ditty – Responsive News Tickers, Sliders, and Lists](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ditty-news-ticker/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (106) | Sep 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [Super block slider – Image/video background & content slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-block-slider/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 7, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [Slider Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sliderpro/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (12) | Sep 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Testimonial Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/testimonial-slider/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (69) | Aug 13, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Swipe Slider – Make dynamic slider with solid, gradient, or image background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/swipe-slider/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-slider-revolution/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 21, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-slider/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 27, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Post Sliders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-sliders/) | 200+ | 4/5 (2) | Jun 14, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [Vertical Tab Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vertical-tab-slider/) | 50+ | 3.9/5 (7) | Aug 19, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Post Slider – Sangar Slider Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-slider-lite/) | 40+ | 4/5 (4) | Oct 20, 2017 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Background Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
Background Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1.5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Background Slideshow?
Background Slideshow is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,776 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Background Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 7, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Background Slideshow?
Background Slideshow is developed and maintained by IWEBIX.

### What are the best alternatives to Background Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to Background Slideshow are Ditty (30K+ installs), Super block slider (8K+ installs) and Slider Pro (4K+ installs).


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