WP Content Slideshow
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…
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP Content Slideshow stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content slideshow | >100 |
| featured content slideshow | >100 |
| slideshow | >100 |
| wp slideshow | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.5 from 2 reviews
About WP Content Slideshow
From the official readme · v2.3Description
- Added Post/Page Order/Sort Support! *
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 a small description under the Title) of the Posts/Pages. The Slideshow highlights the active Post and repeats automatically after getting to the 5th Post.
You have a powerful Administration Area to adjust the whole Layout of the Slideshow. Inserting new Posts/Pages now is as easy as can be. Just choose “Feature in WP-Content Slideshow” when editing a post or a page.
- Titles and small description
- Navigation possibility (when hitting a Title the Image appears)
- Image for every different Post (No need for timthumb anymore!)
- Supporting Pages now!
- Order/Sort Post/Pages by date, title, random
- Powerful Administration for Posts and Styles of the Slideshow
- Javascript Effects between different Posts
Installation
- Upload /wp-content-slideshow/ to your Plugin directory (wp-content/plugins/)
- Go to the ‘Plugins’ Page of your Administration Area and activate the Plugin.
- Place
<?php include (ABSPATH . '/wp-content/plugins/wp-content-slideshow/content-slideshow.php'); ?>in your template or use [contentSlideshow] as placeholder on a page/post to show the Slidehsow. - Edit a post or a page and choose “Feature in WP-Content Slideshow, right beneath your Editor
- Set an image as “Featured Image” (WordPress Post-Thumbnail Support)
- Edit Layout & Settings in WP-Admin (Settings – WP-Content Slideshow)
Changelog
1.0
- WP Content Slideshow is available for download
1.1
- Small Javascript Bugfixes
2.0
- Added Support for Pages
- WP 3.0 Ready using Post-Thumbnails
- Added meta box to easily insert certain posts/pages
- Added Thumbnail generation
- Fixed styles and options
2.1
- Not using timthumb anymore to avoid thumbnail problems
- Using WordPress built-in thumbnail function
2.2
- Added Option to Sort/Order Post/Pages
- Added Background Active Color Option
2.3
- Minor Bug Fixes
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WP Content Slideshow: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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 63,161 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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