# Featured Posts Slideshow

> Featured Posts Slideshow has 20+ active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Featured Posts Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Featured Posts Slideshow shows as many post’s images as you want. It’s a very nice and powerfull Javascript Slideshow. It displays a certain image for every Post of a category that you have defined. You can slide…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 23,831
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+1.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** IWEBIX (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iwebix/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/featured-posts-slideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-slideshow/) | #3 | 4 |
| [featured posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-posts/) | #10 | 25 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #97 | 211 |
| [wp slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-slideshow/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content slideshow | >100 | 627 |
| featured posts | >100 | 4,468 |
| slideshow | >100 | 722 |
| wp slideshow | >100 | 606 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Content Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-content-slideshow/) | 100+ | 2.5/5 (2) | Jul 14, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Featured Item Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-item-slider/) | 30+ | 2/5 (1) | Feb 17, 2012 | 22/100 |
| 4 | [Background Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-slideshow/) | 20+ | 1.5/5 (4) | Dec 7, 2011 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Featured Posts Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
Featured Posts Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Featured Posts Slideshow?
Featured Posts Slideshow is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,831 times since it launched in November 2009. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Featured Posts Slideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
Featured Posts Slideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Featured Posts Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 29, 2010 (16 years ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to Featured Posts Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to Featured Posts Slideshow are WP Content Slideshow (100+ installs), Featured Item Slider (30+ installs) and Background Slideshow (20+ installs).


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