# Post Slider

> Post Slider has 20+ active installs and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,644
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+29.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 20, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** aumsrini (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aumsrini/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/horizontal-post-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [latest posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-posts/) | #11 | 31 |
| [post slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-slider/) | #39 | 73 |
| [recent posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent-posts/) | #38 | 96 |
| [responsive slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-slider/) | #49 | 94 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 645 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| latest posts | >100 | 5,692 |
| post slider | >100 | 2,717 |
| recent posts | >100 | 3,006 |
| responsive slider | >100 | 2,081 |
| slider | >100 | 3,837 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Category Posts Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (79) | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [Latest Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (7) | Apr 2, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [news ticker benaceur](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-ticker-benaceur/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (25) | Dec 7, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Relevant – Related, Featured, Latest, and Popular Posts by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevant/) | 800+ | 3.5/5 (13) | Jun 10, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Enhanced Recent Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-recent-posts/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 12, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Recent Posts Shortcode & Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-shortcode-widget/) | 300+ | 5/5 (6) | Mar 14, 2018 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [GS Posts Grid – Recent Posts, Category Posts, Post Filter, Slider & List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-grid/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Aparat WordPress Video Feed Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aparat-feed/) | 100+ | — | Feb 14, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Category Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-seo-categories-posts/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Apr 20, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Newstastic Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newstastic-post-slider/) | 50+ | 3.3/5 (8) | Nov 3, 2014 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Slider safe to use in 2026?
Post Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Slider?
Post Slider is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,644 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 20, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Post Slider?
Post Slider is developed and maintained by aumsrini.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Slider?
The most popular alternatives to Post Slider are Category Posts Block (40K+ installs), Latest Posts (4K+ installs) and news ticker benaceur (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-post-slider/ · Generated 2026-10-13 04:19 UTC by PageForge