# Post Slider – WordPress Responsive Post Slider & Post Carousel

> Post Slider has 90+ active installs and 122 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Post Slider works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Elevate your WordPress website with the Post Slider – a cross-browser and responsive plugin designed to showcase posts in a captivating slideshow, featuring various styles. It stands as the premier choice for presenting…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 7,002
- **Downloads (30 days):** 122 (+38.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.9
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pickelements (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pickelements/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-slider-free/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | #75 | 322 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,201 |
| [post carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-carousel/) | #19 | 31 |
| [post slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-slider/) | #30 | 72 |
| [slider shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,865 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| post carousel | >100 | 1,428 |
| post slider | >100 | 2,692 |
| slider shortcode | >100 | 2,173 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## 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) | Oct 8, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Jul 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 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) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 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 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 works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Slider?
Post Slider is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,002 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, 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, 2.0.9, was released on July 19, 2026 (3 months ago).

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

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


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