WP Flexslider
Adding Flexslider using native WordPress Gallery. No extra post type, no complex shortcode like other plugins, easy to use.
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WP Flexslider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Flexslider stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| flexslider | #30 |
| gallery | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 5 reviews
About WP Flexslider
From the official readme · v1.0.9Description
Adding Flexslider using native WordPress Gallery. No extra post type, no complex shortcode like other plugins, easy to use.
- Allow changing slider settings such as effect, speed…
- Compatible to Jetpack Tiled Galleries.
Arbitrary section
Changelog
= v1.0.9 – May 6 2019
- Bug fixes
= v1.0.8 – May 3 2019
- Minor Bug fix for shortcode (reported by @davidedelmedico)
= v1.0.7 – Jan 11 2018
- Minor Compatibilities
- Bug fixes
= v1.0.6 – Sep 22 2017
- Bugfixes setting panel
- UI improvement
v1.0.5 – Jul 4 2017
- Bugfixes for force display
v1.0.4
- Bugfixes for wp_flexslider_get_option
- Fixed slider bug – reported by @willgorham – Thanks for reporting.
- New: ability to set flexslider as default for gallery when creating new gallery.
v1.0.3
- Fixed caption issue
1.0.2
- Fixed Minor bugs
- Fixed script not found issue
1.0.1
- Fixed Jetpack Compatibility bug
- Updated default settings
1.0
- Initial Release
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Flexslider: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is WP Flexslider free?
Yes. WP Flexslider is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Flexslider safe to use in 2026?
WP Flexslider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Flexslider?
WP Flexslider is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,807 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Flexslider work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Flexslider is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Flexslider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on May 6, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes WP Flexslider?
WP Flexslider is developed and maintained by mnmlthms.
What are the best alternatives to WP Flexslider?
The most popular alternatives to WP Flexslider are Responsive WordPress Slider (7K+ installs), Responsive Slider (3K+ installs) and BNE Testimonials (1K+ installs).
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