# Cosmic Slider

> Cosmic Slider has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Cosmic Slider works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Create stunning, fully responsive sliders using the Gutenberg block editor with customizable navigation, autoplay, and animation effects.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 523
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+35.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cosmicinfosoftware (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cosmicinfosoftware/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cosmic-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-slider/) | #2 | 2 |
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | >100 | 354 |
| [image slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-slider/) | >100 | 153 |
| [responsive slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-slider/) | #87 | 94 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 638 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block slider | >100 | 1,748 |
| block-editor | >100 | 9,775 |
| image slider | >100 | 2,788 |
| responsive slider | >100 | 2,074 |
| slider | >100 | 3,801 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Slider Block – Create Sliders From Core Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenberg-block-for-slick-slider/) | 600+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 2, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Cosmic Slider safe to use in 2026?
Cosmic Slider works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cosmic Slider?
Cosmic Slider is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 523 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cosmic Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Cosmic Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Cosmic Slider need?
Cosmic Slider requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Cosmic Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on April 16, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Cosmic Slider?
Cosmic Slider is developed and maintained by cosmicinfosoftware.

### What are the best alternatives to Cosmic Slider?
The most popular alternatives to Cosmic Slider are Simple Slider Block (600+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cosmic-slider/ · Generated 2026-10-08 15:15 UTC by PageForge