# Sage Slider

> Sage Slider has <10 active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sage Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Sage Slider plugin allows you to add the slider at any place on frontend by calling a shortcode [sage-slider].**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,718
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (-9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Imran Sayed (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gsayed786/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sage-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,430 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 646 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| slider | >100 | 3,863 |

## 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 | [MW WP Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-wp-form/) | 200K+ | 4.2/5 (23) | Sep 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Column Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/column-shortcodes/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (134) | Oct 11, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [eRecht24 Legal Texts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/erecht24/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Shortcode in Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-in-menus/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (82) | Feb 10, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced iFrame](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-iframe/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Oct 10, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 10 | [Insert Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sage Slider safe to use in 2026?
Sage Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sage Slider?
Sage Slider is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,718 times since it launched in January 2018. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sage Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Sage Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sage Slider need?
Sage Slider requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sage Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 29, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Sage Slider?
Sage Slider is developed and maintained by Imran Sayed.

### What are the best alternatives to Sage Slider?
The most popular alternatives to Sage Slider are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), MW WP Form (200K+ installs) and Shortcoder (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sage-slider/ · Generated 2026-10-16 17:24 UTC by PageForge