# Groundworx Carousel

> Groundworx Carousel has 90+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 134 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Groundworx Carousel is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**A responsive carousel block built with Embla Carousel and the WordPress Interactivity API. Works with any block in the editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 1,843
- **Downloads (30 days):** 134 (-33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Groundworx (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alexandrie/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/groundworx-carousel/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,007 |
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | #76 | 325 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,310 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | >100 | 411 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 645 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| carousel | #59 | 1,878 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,908 |
| responsive | >100 | 10,000 |
| slider | >100 | 3,829 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 59.4%
- 3.0: 40.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Groundworx Carousel safe to use in 2026?
Groundworx Carousel is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Groundworx Carousel?
Groundworx Carousel is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,843 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Groundworx Carousel work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Groundworx Carousel up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

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

### When was Groundworx Carousel last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.0, was released on August 27, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Groundworx Carousel?
Groundworx Carousel is developed and maintained by Groundworx.

### What are the best alternatives to Groundworx Carousel?
The most popular alternatives to Groundworx Carousel are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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