# WP Glideshow

> WP Glideshow has 20+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Glideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 20,982
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+31.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 1, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **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-glideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Featured Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-content/) | #4 | 9 |
| [Glideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/glideshow/) | #1 | 2 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 646 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #98 | 211 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Content | >100 | 4,766 |
| Glideshow | #1 | 2 |
| slider | >100 | 3,837 |
| slideshow | >100 | 722 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Genesis Featured Page Advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-featured-page-advanced/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (29) | Jun 23, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Featured Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-featured-content/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | May 23, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [JQuery Featured Content Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-featured-content-gallery/) | 30+ | — | Aug 10, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [WP Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-slideshow/) | 10+ | — | Nov 29, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Sneakers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sneakers/) | 10+ | — | Dec 28, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Better Post Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-post-formats/) | 10+ | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [WPreso Video FeatureBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpreso-video-featurebox/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2009 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Tierra's Billboard Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tierra-billboard-manager/) | 10+ | — | Dec 22, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Glideshow safe to use in 2026?
WP Glideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Glideshow?
WP Glideshow is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,982 times since it launched in December 2009. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Glideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Glideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Glideshow last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on February 1, 2012 (15 years ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to WP Glideshow?
The most popular alternatives to WP Glideshow are Genesis Featured Page Advan… (7K+ installs), Easy Featured Content (40+ installs) and JQuery Featured Content Gal… (30+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-glideshow/ · Generated 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC by PageForge