Easy BXSlider
Taking the BXSlider to the next level for WordPress! Easy to update and maintain slides, as simple as adding and removing pages to your WordPress site – that is it! This plugin is layered on top of (read as they are…
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Rankings
Where Easy BXSlider stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bxslider | #26 |
| insert pages | >100 |
| presentation | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Easy BXSlider
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Taking the BXSlider to the next level for WordPress! Easy to update and maintain slides, as simple as adding and removing pages to your WordPress site – that is it! This plugin is layered on top of (read as they are required) two separate plugin’s, plus the ability to join them together and make that all work as a simple system… The best thing is that you are not limited to the number of sliders per page, you can have as many as you want!
The plugin is based on the premise that you create a hierarchy of pages, and the plugin will read the pages BELOW (has Parent of) the referenced page in the “ref” tag. The plugin will get the pages and dynamically add them to the slider for you, no counting pages or needing to manually adjust the slider when you want to change content.
Why should I use this plugin?
- Single shortcode – fast implementation time
- Powerful, yet simplistic in use
- No learning curve to use of this plugin – just use it to enhance/simplify your usage of BXSlider
Example of usage:
[ez_slide parent=”1043″] -> optional shortcode-> [/ez_slide]
This insertion would take all pages below (has Parent of) page 1043 (found at the end of your Permalink when editing pages):
— Main Page
—— Slider Reference Page (1043 above)
——— Slide 1
——— Slide 2
——— Slide 3
——— Slide X
The above is the structure I use in order to keep track of things cleanly, your reference can be anything that has sub-pages – even the main page. It is up to you.
Sorting:
The plugin, by default, inserts slides according to the name they hold, in ASC order. I use Slide_1, Slide_2, etc in order to make sure I know what slide come next.
Shortcode parameters:
ref: The referecne to the page that is the Parent (ex: 1043 above) {default = 1000}
sorting: “ASC|DESC”. The sort type you want {default = ASC}
sort_column: “column name”. Sort the column you want to have the slides sorted on. {default = title}
EX: [ez_slide parent=”1043″ sorting=”ASC” sort_column=”ID”]
Plese see the Insert Pages plugin page for the specs on what each options means. Pass them in this manor:
Insert Pages Options (optional): Send as: display=”title|link|content|all|{custom-template.php}” {default = content}
EX: [ez_slide parent=”1043″ display=”title”]
REQUIRED INSTALL
If you do not install them, I can not call them 🙂
1. BXSlider Integration for WordPress – https://wordpress.org/plugins/bxslider-integration/
2. Insert Pages – https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-pages/
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Installation
1A. Install the plugin from within WordPress
1B. Download the file from WordPress.Org, then upload the file into your WordPress site using the upload feature
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in the WordPress dashboard.
3. Install the “bxSlider integration for WordPress” plugin per their guidance
3. Install the “Insert Pages” plugin per their guidance
Changelog
Added the ref variable, no more hard coding and allows for the potential of more than one slider on a site
Version 1.0, July 28, 2014 – Initial Release
Version 1.1, Aug 2, 2014 – Added variable ref rather than hard coding
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Easy BXSlider: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Easy BXSlider free?
Yes. Easy BXSlider is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Easy BXSlider safe to use in 2026?
Easy BXSlider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Easy BXSlider?
Easy BXSlider is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,315 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Easy BXSlider work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy BXSlider is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Easy BXSlider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 17, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Easy BXSlider?
Easy BXSlider is developed and maintained by rdcravens.
What are the best alternatives to Easy BXSlider?
The most popular alternatives to Easy BXSlider are bxSlider integration for Wo… (500+ installs), Hero Banner Slider (40+ installs) and Periodic Table Widget (20+ installs).
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