# Flexslider Manager

> Flexslider Manager has 10+ active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Flexslider Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Add a hero slideshow to any sidebar and display it with Tyler Smith's Flexslider. To use this plugin you must first install Space Manager.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,842
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+48.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 31, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dan.imbrogno (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danimbrogno/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flexslider-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [flexslider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flexslider/) | #14 | 14 |
| [hero](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hero/) | #5 | 23 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 641 |
| [space](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/space/) | #8 | 16 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| flexslider | #66 | 72 |
| hero | >100 | 950 |
| slider | >100 | 3,768 |
| space | >100 | 4,218 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexslider-hg/) | 7K+ | 3.8/5 (12) | Mar 30, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Responsive Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-slider/) | 3K+ | 4.1/5 (33) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [BNE Testimonials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bne-testimonials/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (28) | Jul 24, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [WP Flexslider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-flexslider/) | 600+ | 4.2/5 (5) | May 6, 2019 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Arconix Flexslider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arconix-flexslider/) | 200+ | 4/5 (4) | Mar 31, 2021 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Dessky Responsive Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dessky-responsive-slider/) | 70+ | 5/5 (4) | Jul 22, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [Addon Package for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addon-package-for-elementor/) | 30+ | 1/5 (1) | Oct 21, 2020 | 19/100 |
| 8 | [WP Flexslider Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-flexslider-shortcodes/) | 10+ | — | Apr 24, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Easy Flexslider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-flexslider/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 20, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Page slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-slideshow/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 18, 2015 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Flexslider Manager safe to use in 2026?
Flexslider Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Flexslider Manager?
Flexslider Manager is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,842 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Flexslider Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Flexslider Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Flexslider Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 31, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Flexslider Manager?
Flexslider Manager is developed and maintained by dan.imbrogno.

### What are the best alternatives to Flexslider Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Flexslider Manager are Responsive WordPress Slider (7K+ installs), Responsive Slider (3K+ installs) and BNE Testimonials (1K+ installs).


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