# PPM Carousel

> PPM Carousel has 100+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 16 reviews and 120 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PPM Carousel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will add a responsive carousel image slideshow. You can use several way for embedding a Carousel.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 20,407
- **Downloads (30 days):** 120 (+21.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 16, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** perfectpointmarketing (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/perfectpointmarketing/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ppm-carousel/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | #73 | 330 |
| [jquery carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-carousel/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,923 |
| jquery carousel | >100 | 389 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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) | Oct 17, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 15, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Oct 12, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 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) | Oct 20, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 PPM Carousel free?
Yes. PPM Carousel is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PPM Carousel safe to use in 2026?
PPM Carousel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PPM Carousel?
PPM Carousel is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,407 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PPM Carousel work with WordPress 7.1?
PPM Carousel is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PPM Carousel last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on July 16, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes PPM Carousel?
PPM Carousel is developed and maintained by perfectpointmarketing.

### What are the best alternatives to PPM Carousel?
The most popular alternatives to PPM Carousel are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), Carousel, Slider, Photo Gal… (60K+ installs) and Carousel Slider Block for G… (50K+ installs).


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