Responsive Slider lite
A lightweight responsive slider utilizing the default custom post type and featured image. Served in the front-end using bootstrap. Image order can be arranged at the wp-admin using drag and drop.
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Responsive Slider lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Responsive Slider lite stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bootstrap slider | >100 |
| image slider | >100 |
| lightweight slider | >100 |
| responsive slider | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Responsive Slider lite
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
A lightweight responsive slider utilizing the default custom post type and featured image. Served in the front-end using bootstrap. Image order can be arranged at the wp-admin using drag and drop.
Installation
- Upload the whole
responsive-slider-litedirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the Responsive slider lite and add your images as featured images, you have the option to assign a category
- Use shortcode [rsliderl] in any page or post to load all images.
Optional Parameters:
Load only a particular category:
[rsliderl cat=”category_name”]
Show Image title:
[rsliderl title=”true”]
Show Image description:
[rsliderl description=”true”]
You can also use combinations like loading a category with title and no images:
Frequently asked questions
Why are the images not appearing
You need to put the shortcode first in any of your post/pages and enable the plugin
Changelog
1.1.1
- Bumping for wWP v6.0.3 compatibility
1.1.0
- Updated to be compliant to WPCS
- Added travis build
1.0.8
-Fixed unnecessary spacings
-Added a unique class so it can be easily styled
-Added wp_reset_postdata to further clean the query off images
1.0.7
-Fixed bug that echoes the post type in admin
1.0.6
-Fixed filtering issue when using the dropdown filter in admin list
-Category filter will only appear on the slider’s list
1.0.4
Fixed book post type issue and versioning
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FAQ
Responsive Slider lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Responsive Slider lite free?
Yes. Responsive Slider lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Responsive Slider lite safe to use in 2026?
Responsive Slider lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Responsive Slider lite?
Responsive Slider lite is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,813 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.
Does Responsive Slider lite work with WordPress 7.1?
Responsive Slider lite is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Responsive Slider lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on October 31, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Responsive Slider lite?
Responsive Slider lite is developed and maintained by Carl Alberto.
What are the best alternatives to Responsive Slider lite?
The most popular alternatives to Responsive Slider lite are Advanced Bootstrap Carousel (300+ installs), Fade Slider (100+ installs) and WP Smart Flexslider (90+ installs).
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