Before After Image Compare — Gutenberg & Elementor
Create stunning before and after image sliders in Gutenberg or Elementor. Free, responsive, and easy to use. Built by Zelvigo.
Solid choice
Before After Image Compare is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Before After Image Compare stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
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| before after | #11 |
| elementor | >100 |
| Gutenberg block | >100 |
| image compare | #5 |
| image slider | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About Before After Image Compare
From the official readme · v1.4.3Description
Before After Image Compare for Gutenberg & Elementor
Showcase transformations, renovations, photo edits, and product comparisons with a smooth before/after image slider. This plugin works in the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) and Elementor — no coding required.
Built by Zelvigo — the WordPress developer tools platform for generating production-ready plugins, CPTs, taxonomies, settings pages, shortcodes, and Gutenberg blocks.
Features
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Gutenberg block and Elementor widget
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Horizontal and vertical slider orientation
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Default offset control (0–1)
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Move slider on mouse hover
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Swipe and click-to-move options
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Before/after overlay labels
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Works with any WordPress theme
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Installation
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Upload the
wptd-image-comparefolder to/wp-content/plugins/. -
Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
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Add the Before After Image Compare block in Gutenberg, or the widget in Elementor.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this plugin without Elementor?
Yes. Use the Gutenberg block in the block editor. Elementor support is included when Elementor is installed.
Does it work with any theme?
Yes. It works with any WordPress theme that supports the block editor or Elementor.
Who built this plugin?
This plugin is built by Zelvigo, a WordPress developer tools platform.
Changelog
1.4.3
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Fixed custom widget icon not appearing in the Elementor panel.
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Added compare icon styles for Elementor editor and preview.
1.4.2
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Added custom compare icon for Gutenberg and Elementor.
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Improved shared icon asset registration.
1.4.1
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Rebranded plugin for Zelvigo. Removed legacy WPTD branding from all user-facing areas.
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Updated plugin title, admin page, Elementor category, and promotional links to zelvigo.com.
1.4.0
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Added Gutenberg block with the same image compare options as Elementor.
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Shared frontend renderer for Elementor widget and block output.
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Elementor integration is now optional; the plugin works with the block editor alone.
1.3.0
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Fixed data-after token rendering bug in widget layout.
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Updated plugin contributor ownership parameters.
1.1
- Elementor _register_controls deprecation issue fixed
Screenshots
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FAQ
Before After Image Compare: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Before After Image Compare free?
Yes. Before After Image Compare is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Before After Image Compare safe to use in 2026?
Before After Image Compare is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Before After Image Compare?
Before After Image Compare is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,718 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 239 times in the last 30 days.
Does Before After Image Compare work with WordPress 7.1?
Before After Image Compare is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Before After Image Compare need?
Before After Image Compare requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Before After Image Compare last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on August 21, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Before After Image Compare?
Before After Image Compare is developed and maintained by Zelvigo.
What are the best alternatives to Before After Image Compare?
The most popular alternatives to Before After Image Compare are Ultimate Before After Image… (30K+ installs), WP Before After Image Slider (1K+ installs) and Advanced WpBakery Page Buil… (100+ installs).
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