# ParallaxSlider

> ParallaxSlider has 30+ active installs and 97 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ParallaxSlider works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Responsive Horizontal Parallax Sliding Slider using Swiper.js.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,648
- **Downloads (30 days):** 97 (+22.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9.6+, PHP 5.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tishonator (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tishonator/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/parallax-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Parallax Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parallax-slider/) | #1 | 2 |
| [responsive slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-slider/) | #44 | 94 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 643 |
| [swiper slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/swiper-slider/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Parallax Slider | #30 | 161 |
| responsive slider | >100 | 2,078 |
| slider | >100 | 3,826 |
| swiper slider | #58 | 248 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [KickAss Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kickass-slider/) | 20+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Jun 12, 2013 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ParallaxSlider safe to use in 2026?
ParallaxSlider works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ParallaxSlider?
ParallaxSlider is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,648 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ParallaxSlider work with WordPress 7.1?
ParallaxSlider is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ParallaxSlider need?
ParallaxSlider requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ParallaxSlider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 6, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes ParallaxSlider?
ParallaxSlider is developed and maintained by tishonator.

### What are the best alternatives to ParallaxSlider?
The most popular alternatives to ParallaxSlider are KickAss Slider (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallax-slider/ · Generated 2026-10-10 20:57 UTC by PageForge