# Home Page Slideshow

> Home Page Slideshow has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Home Page Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin creates a “Home Slideshow” options page under the “Settings” menu in the WordPress admin. Editors and admins can create and manage individual slides on this page. These slides can then be displayed as a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 15,882
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+13.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 20, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jethin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jethin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/home-page-slideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [front](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/front/) | #2 | 7 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 748 |
| [home](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/home/) | #5 | 17 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 638 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #42 | 205 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| front | >100 | 7,899 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,185 |
| home | >100 | 4,143 |
| slider | >100 | 3,753 |
| slideshow | >100 | 705 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Front Page Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/front-page-category/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (26) | Jan 30, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [WP Lozad](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-lozad/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 4, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Front Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/front-connector/) | 10+ | — | Oct 25, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [GET Different Front Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-different-front-page/) | 10+ | — | Dec 7, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [WP Front Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-front-admin/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2017 | 28/100 |
| 7 | [Post Right There](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-right-there/) | <10 | — | Oct 11, 2017 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Page Slideshow free?
Yes. Home Page Slideshow is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Home Page Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
Home Page Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Home Page Slideshow?
Home Page Slideshow is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,882 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Home Page Slideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
Home Page Slideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Home Page Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on October 20, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Home Page Slideshow?
Home Page Slideshow is developed and maintained by jethin.

### What are the best alternatives to Home Page Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to Home Page Slideshow are Front Page Category (5K+ installs), WP Lozad (100+ installs) and Front Connector (10+ installs).


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