Sage Slider
Sage Slider plugin allows you to add the slider at any place on frontend by calling a shortcode [sage-slider].
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sage Slider stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| shortcode | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
About Sage Slider
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Sage Slider plugin allows you to add the slider at any place on frontend by calling a shortcode [sage-slider].It gives you options in customizer to add and modify slides.
Demo Videos
Please check the demo videos
[2018-01-30] How to use Sage Slider?
[2018-01-30] How to add new Slides using Customizer
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the shortcode [sage_slider] to include the slider where you need it while creating a new post, a page or a sidebar widget.The shortcode value will be replaced by
the slider on the front end.
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FAQ
Sage Slider: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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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