# Simple Carousel Plugin

> Simple Carousel Plugin has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Carousel Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to add a simple image slider to your WordPress website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,037
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+71.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 5, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dantaylorseo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dantaylorseo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-carousel-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | >100 | 321 |
| [homepage slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/homepage-slider/) | #1 | 1 |
| [homepage slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/homepage-slideshow/) | #1 | 1 |
| [image slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-slider/) | #90 | 153 |
| [slidehow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slidehow/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,849 |
| homepage slider | >100 | 342 |
| homepage slideshow | #56 | 64 |
| image slider | >100 | 2,773 |
| slidehow | #2 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,924) | 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) | Sep 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Jul 2, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 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) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 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 Simple Carousel Plugin free?
Yes. Simple Carousel Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Carousel Plugin safe to use in 2026?
Simple Carousel Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Carousel Plugin?
Simple Carousel Plugin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,037 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Carousel Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Carousel Plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Carousel Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 5, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Carousel Plugin?
Simple Carousel Plugin is developed and maintained by dantaylorseo.

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


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