# Total Slider

> Total Slider has 80+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 9 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Total Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Note:: Total Slider is not in active development at this time.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 28,886
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (-9.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 9, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Van Patten Media (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vanpattenmedia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/total-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [rotation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rotation/) | #7 | 14 |
| [rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rotator/) | #4 | 14 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 646 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #60 | 213 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| rotation | >100 | 781 |
| rotator | #77 | 109 |
| slider | >100 | 3,872 |
| slideshow | >100 | 729 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Image Rotation Repair](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-rotation-repair/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Post Rotation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-rotation/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (9) | Apr 15, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Cube 3D Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cube-3d-slider/) | 100+ | 4/5 (4) | Aug 15, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Saeid Simple Text Rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/saeid-simple-text-rotator/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (6) | May 17, 2015 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Luzid Backup to Nextcloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/luzid-backup-to-nextcloud/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 10, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Content Randomizer – Rotate Any Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-randomizer/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [AZO Ads – Video Ad, Banner Ad, Popup Ad, AdSense Ad & much more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/azo-ads/) | 70+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 10, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Whello CS Rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whello-cs-rotator/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 14, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Slogan Rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slogan-rotator/) | 30+ | 4/5 (1) | Feb 19, 2017 | 28/100 |
| 11 | [Whoa! Rotate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whoa-rotate/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Sep 4, 2012 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Total Slider safe to use in 2026?
Total Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Total Slider?
Total Slider is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 28,886 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Total Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Total Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Total Slider last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on May 9, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Total Slider?
Total Slider is developed and maintained by Van Patten Media.

### What are the best alternatives to Total Slider?
The most popular alternatives to Total Slider are Image Rotation Repair (7K+ installs), Post Rotation (300+ installs) and Cube 3D Slider (100+ installs).


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