# Slider Ultimate

> Slider Ultimate has 500+ active installs, a 3.9/5 rating from 20 reviews and 325 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Slider Ultimate is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

**Add a responsive slider to any page with a block shortcode. Multiple slide effects. WooCommerce slider integration.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 145,147
- **Downloads (30 days):** 325 (-28.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 from 20 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.2.10
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rustaurius (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rustaurius/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | #47 | 320 |
| [responsive slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-slider/) | #23 | 94 |
| [Slide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slide/) | #6 | 40 |
| [slide show](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slide-show/) | #2 | 11 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | #87 | 637 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,828 |
| responsive slider | #64 | 2,058 |
| Slide | #66 | 2,141 |
| slide show | #9 | 1,331 |
| slider | #73 | 3,756 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 73.2%
- 1.1: 15%
- 1.0: 7.6%
- 2.1: 4.2%

## 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) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Jul 2, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 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) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 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 Slider Ultimate free?
Yes. Slider Ultimate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Slider Ultimate safe to use in 2026?
Slider Ultimate is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Slider Ultimate?
Slider Ultimate is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 145,147 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 325 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Slider Ultimate work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Slider Ultimate up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.0 or newer.

### When was Slider Ultimate last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.10, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Slider Ultimate?
Slider Ultimate is developed and maintained by Rustaurius.

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


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