# WP Content Slideshow

> WP Content Slideshow has 100+ active installs, a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 89 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Content Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**WP Content Slideshow shows up to 5 Posts or Pages in a very nice and powerful Javascript Slideshow. On the left side of the Slideshow it displays a Image for every Post. On the right side, there are all the Titles (and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 63,172
- **Downloads (30 days):** 89 (+43.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 14, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** IWEBIX (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iwebix/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-content-slideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-slideshow/) | #1 | 4 |
| [featured content slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-content-slideshow/) | #1 | 2 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #51 | 211 |
| [wp slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-slideshow/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content slideshow | >100 | 628 |
| featured content slideshow | >100 | 174 |
| slideshow | >100 | 723 |
| wp slideshow | >100 | 607 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Featured Item Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-item-slider/) | 30+ | 2/5 (1) | Feb 17, 2012 | 22/100 |
| 3 | [Featured Posts Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-posts-slideshow/) | 20+ | — | Nov 29, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Background Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-slideshow/) | 20+ | 1.5/5 (4) | Dec 7, 2011 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Content Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
WP Content Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Content Slideshow?
WP Content Slideshow is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 63,172 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Content Slideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Content Slideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Content Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on July 14, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes WP Content Slideshow?
WP Content Slideshow is developed and maintained by IWEBIX.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Content Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to WP Content Slideshow are Featured Item Slider (30+ installs), Featured Posts Slideshow (20+ installs) and Background Slideshow (20+ installs).


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