# Slideshow

> Slideshow has 1K+ active installs and 166 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**The Slideshow plugin gives you a shortcode called [slideshow], which pulls any image attachments for a post (or any post type) and formats them into a nicely-designed slideshow.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 111,487
- **Downloads (30 days):** 166 (+18.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Justin Tadlock (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/greenshady/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #22 | 273 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #21 | 257 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | #87 | 1,376 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #24 | 205 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,907 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| slideshow | >100 | 703 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Async JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/async-javascript/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (102) | Jun 22, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [Speculative Loading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speculation-rules/) | 70K+ | 5/5 (18) | Aug 26, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 5 | [jQuery Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-updater/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (64) | Jul 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Raw HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raw-html/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (33) | Nov 11, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Web Worker Offloading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-worker-offloading/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [Custom CSS and JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-and-javascript/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (60) | Aug 12, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 10 | [Use Google Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/use-google-libraries/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (47) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Slideshow?
Slideshow is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 111,487 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 166 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Slideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
Slideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Slideshow?
Slideshow is developed and maintained by Justin Tadlock.

### What are the best alternatives to Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to Slideshow are Shortcoder (100K+ installs), Async JavaScript (70K+ installs) and Speculative Loading (70K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slideshow/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge