# Latest Post Slider

> Latest Post Slider has 10+ active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Latest Post Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Ever wanted to display a featured post slider or a latest post slider on your WordPress site ? Then this plugin is right for you. This plugin lets you add a widget to your site that would grab the first five posts from…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,142
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+46.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** May 17, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sri vathsan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mssrivathsan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/latest-post-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [featured slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-slider/) | #5 | 5 |
| [latest post slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-post-slider/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-slider/) | #50 | 73 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| featured slider | >100 | 934 |
| latest post slider | >100 | 893 |
| post slider | >100 | 2,712 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NextGEN 3D and 2D Animated Flux Slider Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-3d-flux-slider-template/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Mar 20, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Ultimate Post Slider Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-post-slider/) | 90+ | 3.8/5 (17) | Jan 30, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Feslider – Featured Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feslider/) | 70+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 15, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Post Slider – Sangar Slider Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-slider-lite/) | 40+ | 4/5 (4) | Oct 20, 2017 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Latest Post Slider safe to use in 2026?
Latest Post Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Latest Post Slider?
Latest Post Slider is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,142 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Latest Post Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Latest Post Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Latest Post Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 17, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Latest Post Slider?
Latest Post Slider is developed and maintained by Sri vathsan.

### What are the best alternatives to Latest Post Slider?
The most popular alternatives to Latest Post Slider are NextGEN 3D and 2D Animated… (100+ installs), Ultimate Post Slider Widget (90+ installs) and Feslider – Featured Slider (70+ installs).


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