# General Slider

> General Slider has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 198 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** General Slider is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**Create reusable carousel sliders in minutes — no jQuery, block-ready, accessible, and no coding required. Assets load only where a slider runs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,392
- **Downloads (30 days):** 198 (-23.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.3.12
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Monowar Hossain (devmonowar) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kstmonowar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/general-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | >100 | 321 |
| [image slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-slider/) | #71 | 153 |
| [responsive slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-slider/) | #51 | 94 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 638 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | >100 | 208 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,865 |
| image slider | >100 | 2,791 |
| responsive slider | >100 | 2,074 |
| slider | >100 | 3,806 |
| slideshow | >100 | 716 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 8, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Jul 2, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Carousel Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-slider/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (160) | Aug 21, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Slider by Soliloquy – Responsive Image Slider for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soliloquy-lite/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (1,026) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Ultimate Responsive Image Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-responsive-image-slider/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (248) | Aug 10, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [YITH WooCommerce Product Gallery & Image Zoom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-zoom-magnifier/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (71) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 8 | [Catch Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catch-gallery/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (16) | May 21, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Testimonial Carousel For Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/testimonials-carousel-elementor/) | 10K+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Logo Slider and Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-logo-showcase/) | 7K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | May 20, 2026 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is General Slider safe to use in 2026?
General Slider is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use General Slider?
General Slider is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,392 times since it launched in April 2021. It was downloaded 198 times in the last 30 days.

### Does General Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested General Slider up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was General Slider last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.12, was released on September 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes General Slider?
General Slider is developed and maintained by Monowar Hossain (devmonowar).

### What are the best alternatives to General Slider?
The most popular alternatives to General Slider are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), Carousel, Slider, Photo Gal… (70K+ installs) and Carousel Slider Block for G… (50K+ installs).


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