Image Split – Before/After Image Comparison Slider
Image Split is a friendly, lightweight way to show before and after photos, product comparisons, or makeovers — all with a smooth draggable slider visitors can move with a mouse, touch, or keyboard.
Use with caution
Image Split works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Image Split stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| before after | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| image comparison | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
About Image Split
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Image Split is a friendly, lightweight way to show before and after photos, product comparisons, or makeovers — all with a smooth draggable slider visitors can move with a mouse, touch, or keyboard.
Unlike clunky embeds or heavy page builders, Image Split:
🧩 Fits your workflow — Drop in a block (in posts or under Appearance → Widgets), or paste a shortcode.
🎨 Looks polished — Horizontal or vertical layout, ruler styles (line, bar, circle), and labels you can style to match your brand.
♿ Stays accessible — Keyboard navigation and ARIA support so more people can use your comparisons.
⚙️ Saves time — Set global defaults under Settings → Image Split so new comparisons start with your look.
Need product pages or Elementor? Premium adds WooCommerce and Elementor, plus deeper per-item customization.
Image Split official website | Plugin documentation
✨ Free features ✨
- Gutenberg block — Pick Before and After images, tune the ruler, and place labels without leaving the editor.
- Shortcode — Use
[image_split]anywhere shortcodes run, with optional attributes for layout and styling. - Widget areas — Add the same Image Split block under Appearance → Widgets (block-based widget editor).
- Orientation — Horizontal or vertical comparison.
- Ruler styles — Line, bar, or circle; custom color and width.
- Labels — Before/After text with position, color, background, and font size.
- Global defaults — Settings → Image Split for site-wide starting values.
- Responsive & touch-friendly — Works on phones and tablets.
- Lazy-loading friendly — Plays nicely with common lazy-load setups.
- Accessibility — Keyboard and ARIA support.
⚜️ Premium features ⚜️
- WooCommerce — Enable Image Split per product on the single product page, using gallery images or custom attachment IDs.
- Elementor widget — Drop Image Split into Elementor-built layouts.
- Full customization — More options to override defaults per block, shortcode, or product.
Unlock product pages, Elementor, and advanced controls — upgrade when you’re ready.
Explore the Premium version here.
How does Image Split work?
You choose two images (before and after). Image Split renders them as one comparison with a movable divider. The free plugin ships the block (for content and widget areas), shortcode, and global defaults; Premium adds WooCommerce and Elementor integrations built for stores and visual builders.
Full documentation is available here.
Shortcode
[image_split before="123" after="456" orientation="horizontal" offset="0.5" ruler_style="line" ruler_color="#ffffff" ruler_width="4" label_before="Before" label_after="After" label_position="bottom-left" label_color="#ffffff" label_bg_color="rgba(0,0,0,0.5)" label_font_size="14"]
- before, after — attachment IDs (required)
- orientation —
horizontal|vertical - offset — 0 to 1 (default 0.5)
- ruler_style —
line|bar|circle - ruler_color, ruler_width — color and width in px
- label_before, label_after — text
- label_position — Before label: top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right, center-left, center-right
- label_after_position — After label (same options)
- label_color, label_bg_color, label_font_size
WooCommerce (Premium)
On the product edit screen, under Product data → gallery / Image Split options:
- Enable Image Split — Show the slider instead of the main product image on the product page.
- Before/After image ID — Use
0to take the first two gallery images automatically.
Installation
- Upload the
image-splitfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install through the WordPress plugin screen. - Activate the plugin.
- Add the Image Split block (in posts or under Appearance → Widgets), use the shortcode
[image_split], or both. The distributed plugin includes built block assets; no Node/npm step is required. Premium: enable Image Split on WooCommerce products or use the Elementor widget.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the global default settings?
Go to Settings → Image Split in your WordPress admin. Those defaults apply when you add a new block, shortcode, or other integration unless you override them.
What are the required shortcode attributes?
You must set before and after to two media library attachment IDs (integers).
Does Image Split work with lazy loading?
Yes. The slider is built to cooperate with common lazy-loading setups.
Is the comparison accessible?
The free version includes keyboard support and ARIA attributes so visitors can use the divider without a mouse where possible.
What does Premium add?
Premium adds WooCommerce product integration, an Elementor widget, and more options to customize each comparison. See Premium.
Where is the full documentation?
Image Split documentation
Changelog
Compatibility with WordPress 7.1 and Freemius SDK 2.13.4.
1.0.3
- Compatibility: WordPress 7.1 (always-iframed post editor). Ruler drag in the block preview now uses the canvas document.
- Compatibility: Freemius WordPress SDK 2.13.4.
1.0.2
- Fix: Remove stray “0” shown above “Before image position” in the Gutenberg block Image alignment panel.
1.0.0
- Initial release: Gutenberg block (posts and widget areas), shortcode, global defaults. Premium: WooCommerce integration, Elementor widget, extended customization.
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FAQ
Image Split: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Image Split free?
Yes. Image Split is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Image Split safe to use in 2026?
Image Split works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Image Split?
Image Split is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 386 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.
Does Image Split work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Image Split up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Image Split need?
Image Split requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Image Split last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Image Split?
Image Split is developed and maintained by Bogdan Bendziukov.
What are the best alternatives to Image Split?
The most popular alternatives to Image Split are Ultimate Before After Image… (30K+ installs), WP Before After Image Slider (1K+ installs) and Before After Image Compare (200+ installs).
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