# WP Slideshow

> WP Slideshow has 10+ active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 25,151
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+27.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** IWEBIX (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iwebix/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-slideshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Featured Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/featured-content/) | #9 | 9 |
| [Glideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/glideshow/) | #2 | 2 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 646 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | >100 | 211 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Content | >100 | 4,766 |
| Glideshow | #2 | 2 |
| slider | >100 | 3,837 |
| slideshow | >100 | 722 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 |
| 4 | [WP Glideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-glideshow/) | 20+ | — | Feb 1, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 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 Slideshow free?
Yes. WP Slideshow is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Slideshow safe to use in 2026?
WP Slideshow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Slideshow?
WP Slideshow is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 25,151 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Slideshow work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Slideshow is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Slideshow last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 29, 2010 (16 years ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to WP Slideshow?
The most popular alternatives to WP Slideshow 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-slideshow/ · Generated 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC by PageForge