# SlideshowFx

> SlideshowFx has 10+ active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SlideshowFx shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Gets a listing of Picasa/Google+/Flickr Web albums and displays album thumbnails on your page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,632
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (-14.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** OopsTouch (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/oopstouch/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/slideshowfx/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [albums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/albums/) | #14 | 19 |
| [photo-albums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo-albums/) | #2 | 3 |
| [photos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photos/) | #87 | 127 |
| [picasa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/picasa/) | #4 | 6 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 588 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| albums | >100 | 465 |
| photo-albums | >100 | 245 |
| photos | >100 | 3,511 |
| picasa | #19 | 33 |
| video | >100 | 7,755 |

## Version adoption

- : 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,596) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [RPS Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rps-image-gallery/) | 800+ | 4/5 (14) | Jun 10, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Gallery for Immich](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-for-immich/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [WP-SmugMug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-smugmug/) | 100+ | — | May 5, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [BuddyPress Album](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-album/) | 60+ | 3.4/5 (10) | Dec 15, 2012 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [IA Magic Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ia-magic-galleries/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 26, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Easygram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easygram/) | 20+ | 3/5 (1) | Oct 26, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [BuddyPics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypics/) | 20+ | 4.6/5 (7) | Dec 28, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [NextGEN to WiziApp – Integrate image galleries & albums to your WiziApp powered iPhone App](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-to-wiziapp/) | 20+ | — | Jun 16, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Acidboxblues Visual Grid for Bandcamp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acidboxblues-visual-grid-for-bandcamp/) | 10+ | — | Jan 29, 2026 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SlideshowFx safe to use in 2026?
SlideshowFx shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SlideshowFx?
SlideshowFx is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,632 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SlideshowFx work with WordPress 7.1?
SlideshowFx is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SlideshowFx last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 24, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes SlideshowFx?
SlideshowFx is developed and maintained by OopsTouch.

### What are the best alternatives to SlideshowFx?
The most popular alternatives to SlideshowFx are Envira Gallery (100K+ installs), RPS Image Gallery (800+ installs) and Gallery for Immich (100+ installs).


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