# Flexible Slider

> Flexible Slider has 10+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Flexible Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Flexible slider is a responsive and touch-enabled image slider and it is available as a WordPress plugin. Please take a look at it in your mobile device or try to re-size your browser to see the effect.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,977
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (-20.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 24, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** youpick (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/youpick/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flexible-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-slider/) | #13 | 24 |
| [flexible](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flexible/) | #5 | 11 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 767 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | >100 | 257 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content slider | >100 | 3,371 |
| flexible | >100 | 4,827 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,406 |
| jquery | >100 | 5,074 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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) | Oct 17, 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/) | 50+ | 4/5 (4) | Oct 20, 2017 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Flexible Slider safe to use in 2026?
Flexible Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Flexible Slider?
Flexible Slider is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,977 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Flexible Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Flexible Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Flexible Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 24, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Flexible Slider?
Flexible Slider is developed and maintained by youpick.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-slider/ · Generated 2026-10-19 08:20 UTC by PageForge