GPP Slideshow
A minimalist slideshow plugin that creates a new gallery post type. Add slideshows to widgets, posts, pages and gallery posts.
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GPP Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GPP Slideshow stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gallery | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| photos | >100 |
| portfolio | >100 |
| slideshow | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.5 from 2 reviews
About GPP Slideshow
From the official readme · v1.3.5Description
The GPP Slideshow plugin for WordPress allows you to create minimalist image slideshows using the new Gallery post type or using WordPress’ built in [gallery] shortcode on Posts and Pages. The plugin comes with a Widget for easily inserting a specific gallery into any widgetized are on your theme. This plugin requires WordPress 3.1 and works best with a Graph Paper Press theme.
Installation
- Upload the entire
gpp-slideshowfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Follow the prompts to configure your plugin options and update your permalinks.
Changelog
All new Javascript & CSS. If you use a caching plugin, please clear the cache so the new JS & CSS files are replaced.
Version 1.3.5
- More control navigation issue fix.
Version 1.3.4
- Control navigation issue fix.
Version 1.3.3
- Resolved conflict with Sell Media.
- Updated Flexslider
- Image title and caption interchanged
Version 1.3.2
- WordPress 3.5 media gallery bug fix.
Version 1.3
- WordPress 3.5 media gallery support.
Version 1.2.1
- Fixed bug on template redirect and archive conflict.
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FAQ
GPP Slideshow: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is GPP Slideshow free?
Yes. GPP Slideshow is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GPP Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
GPP Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GPP Slideshow?
GPP Slideshow is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 70,203 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 125 times in the last 30 days.
Does GPP Slideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
GPP Slideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GPP Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.5, was released on January 7, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes GPP Slideshow?
GPP Slideshow is developed and maintained by Thad Allender.
What are the best alternatives to GPP Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to GPP Slideshow are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).
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