# MI Carousel

> MI Carousel has <10 active installs and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MI Carousel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This is a MI Carousel Slider Lightweight slider  and easily integrate on your theme**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,825
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+56% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 31, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2.4+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** midexigner (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/midexigner/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mi-carousel-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | >100 | 320 |
| [MI Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mi-slider/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Simple fade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-fade/) | #1 | 1 |
| [simple slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-slider/) | #5 | 6 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 640 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,833 |
| MI Slider | #18 | 22 |
| Simple fade | >100 | 386 |
| simple slider | >100 | 1,449 |
| slider | >100 | 3,764 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Jul 2, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Carousel Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-slider/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (160) | Aug 21, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Slider by Soliloquy – Responsive Image Slider for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soliloquy-lite/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (1,026) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Ultimate Responsive Image Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-responsive-image-slider/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (248) | Aug 10, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [YITH WooCommerce Product Gallery & Image Zoom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-zoom-magnifier/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (71) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Catch Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catch-gallery/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (16) | May 21, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Testimonial Carousel For Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/testimonials-carousel-elementor/) | 10K+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Logo Slider and Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-logo-showcase/) | 7K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | May 20, 2026 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is MI Carousel safe to use in 2026?
MI Carousel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MI Carousel?
MI Carousel is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,825 times since it launched in November 2018. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MI Carousel work with WordPress 7.1?
MI Carousel is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does MI Carousel need?
MI Carousel requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MI Carousel last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on October 31, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes MI Carousel?
MI Carousel is developed and maintained by midexigner.

### What are the best alternatives to MI Carousel?
The most popular alternatives to MI Carousel are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), Carousel, Slider, Photo Gal… (70K+ installs) and Carousel Slider Block for G… (50K+ installs).


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