Groundworx Carousel
v3.1.0by Groundworx · updated 2 months ago
A responsive carousel block built with Embla Carousel and the WordPress Interactivity API. Works with any block in the editor.
- Rank
- #17,122
- Down218 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 94
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,988 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Groundworx Carousel at a glance
Groundworx Carousel is a WordPress plugin by Groundworx with 90+ active installs, the #17,122 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 3.1.0 came out on Aug 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 353 plugins tagged “carousel”, it ranks #81. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats126 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Groundworx Carousel |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 94 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
Rank over time
#17,122 · down 219 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,122 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,904 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,933 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,954 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,007 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,865 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,970 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,916 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,884 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,938 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,861 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,893 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,903 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.53% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.03% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16893 → #16954
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.172%
- v3.028%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 15, 2025
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Groundworx Carousel
How many websites use Groundworx Carousel?
Groundworx Carousel is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,122 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Groundworx Carousel been downloaded?
1,988 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Groundworx Carousel last updated?
Version 3.1.0 came out on Aug 27, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Groundworx Carousel compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Groundworx Carousel still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Groundworx Carousel have?
4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Groundworx Carousel?
The plugins most like Groundworx Carousel, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), AI-Powered Carousel, Slider, Video & Photo Gallery Blocks by WP Carousel (60K+) and Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 94 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | Groundworx |
| First released | May 15, 2025 |
| Version | 3.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
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