# Wave Slider

> Wave Slider has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 205 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Wave Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 10,322
- **Downloads (30 days):** 205 (+12% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** IPSR TEAM (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ipsrteam/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wave-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Banner slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banner-slider/) | #6 | 9 |
| [home page slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/home-page-slider/) | #1 | 1 |
| [image slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-slider/) | >100 | 152 |
| [simple slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-slider/) | #4 | 6 |
| [wave slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wave-slider/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Banner slider | >100 | 661 |
| home page slider | >100 | 382 |
| image slider | >100 | 2,754 |
| simple slider | >100 | 1,449 |
| wave slider | #49 | 50 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Carousel, Recent Post Slider and Banner Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spice-post-slider/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Nov 21, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 2 | [Slider Hero with Video Background, Animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slider-hero/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Sep 14, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Full Width Banner Slider Wp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/full-width-responsive-slider-wp/) | 2K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jun 4, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Responsive Slick Slider WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-slick-slider/) | 500+ | 4/5 (1) | Mar 6, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Bootstrap Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-bootstrap-carousel/) | 300+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Apr 3, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [Productive Style – Optimisations & Content Publishing Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/productive-style/) | 10+ | — | Sep 19, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [WP Ad-Monetizer Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ad-monetizer-lite/) | 10+ | — | Aug 27, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Best Images slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/best-images-slider/) | 10+ | — | Jan 18, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Wave Slider safe to use in 2026?
Wave Slider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Wave Slider?
Wave Slider is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,322 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 205 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Wave Slider work with WordPress 7.1?
Wave Slider is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Wave Slider last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 24, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Wave Slider?
Wave Slider is developed and maintained by IPSR TEAM.

### What are the best alternatives to Wave Slider?
The most popular alternatives to Wave Slider are Carousel, Recent Post Slide… (7K+ installs), Slider Hero with Video Back… (3K+ installs) and Full Width Banner Slider Wp (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wave-slider/ · Generated 2026-09-30 18:41 UTC by PageForge