# Slidepost

> Slidepost has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Slidepost shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A simple plugin to display WordPress posts as a slideshow.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,618
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+61.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 15, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jcskyrocket (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jcskyrocket/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/slidepost/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [kiosk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/kiosk/) | #2 | 4 |
| [lcd](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lcd/) | #1 | 1 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 648 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | >100 | 214 |
| [tv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tv/) | #4 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| kiosk | #56 | 56 |
| lcd | #5 | 5 |
| slider | >100 | 3,887 |
| slideshow | >100 | 733 |
| tv | >100 | 192 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Screenly Cast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/screenly-cast/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Keryx Signage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keryx-signage/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 15, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [Showtile – Digital Signage & TV Menu Board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/showtile-digital-signage-tv-menu-board/) | <10 | — | Oct 11, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Slidepost safe to use in 2026?
Slidepost shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Slidepost?
Slidepost is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,618 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Slidepost work with WordPress 7.1?
Slidepost is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Slidepost last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 15, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Slidepost?
Slidepost is developed and maintained by jcskyrocket.

### What are the best alternatives to Slidepost?
The most popular alternatives to Slidepost are Screenly Cast (60+ installs), Keryx Signage (<10 installs) and Showtile (<10 installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slidepost/ · Generated 2026-10-21 06:32 UTC by PageForge