# SlideMotion – Elementor Slider & Carousel

> SlideMotion has 10+ active installs and 173 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SlideMotion is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Create beautiful, responsive sliders and carousels directly inside Elementor — without writing custom JavaScript.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 588
- **Downloads (30 days):** 173 (+322% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Triveni Global Software (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/devanshitriveni/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/slidemotion/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | >100 | 325 |
| [content slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-slider/) | #17 | 24 |
| [elementor-slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor-slider/) | #11 | 13 |
| [responsive slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-slider/) | #58 | 94 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 645 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,876 |
| content slider | >100 | 3,337 |
| elementor-slider | >100 | 1,306 |
| responsive slider | >100 | 2,082 |
| slider | >100 | 3,829 |

## 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) | 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) | Oct 8, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Oct 11, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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) | 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 SlideMotion free?
Yes. SlideMotion is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SlideMotion safe to use in 2026?
SlideMotion is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SlideMotion?
SlideMotion is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 588 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 173 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SlideMotion work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SlideMotion up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does SlideMotion need?
SlideMotion requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SlideMotion last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on September 28, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes SlideMotion?
SlideMotion is developed and maintained by Triveni Global Software.

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


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