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Gutenslider – Image & Video Slider Block

v7.3.8

by eedee · updated 3 days ago

A slider and carousel block for images, videos and any blocks on top: hero sliders, content carousels and fullscreen background sliders.

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Rank
#1,713
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15,000
10K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
437.4K
437,359 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
65 reviews
Support resolved
100%
2 of 2 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +195.5% (30d)·Toward 20K+ · ETA ~6d

Gutenslider at a glance

Gutenslider is a WordPress plugin by eedee with 10K+ active installs, the #1,713 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2,681 times, 196% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews. Version 7.3.8 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 37 plugins tagged “video slider”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

38.3K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Gutenslider Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.02K4K6KOct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Nov 5, 2026: RenamedOct 30, 2026: New short description · Tags changedOct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateGutenslider
Nov 7, 2026193
Nov 6, 2026375
Nov 5, 20263,469
Nov 4, 20262,244
Nov 3, 20264,520
Nov 2, 20261,216
Nov 1, 2026253
Oct 31, 2026554
Oct 30, 20265,197
Oct 29, 20265,587
Oct 28, 20262,910
Oct 27, 20263,631
Oct 26, 20265,434
Oct 25, 20262,451
Oct 24, 202610
Oct 23, 202617
Oct 22, 202622
Oct 21, 202640
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202615
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 202612
Oct 14, 202616
Oct 13, 202612
Oct 12, 202625
Oct 11, 20267
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 202612

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14,871 · -5.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.15K15.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Nov 5, 2026: RenamedOct 30, 2026: New short description · Tags changedOct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202614,871
Nov 7, 202614,911
Nov 5, 202614,936
Nov 4, 202615,177
Nov 3, 202614,903
Nov 2, 202615,161
Nov 1, 202615,289
Oct 31, 202615,055
Oct 30, 202615,310
Oct 29, 202615,198
Oct 28, 202615,472
Oct 27, 202615,689

Rank over time

#1,713 · up 6 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#1.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Nov 5, 2026: RenamedOct 30, 2026: New short description · Tags changedOct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#1,713
Nov 7, 2026#1,714
Nov 6, 2026#1,711
Nov 5, 2026#1,713
Nov 4, 2026#1,715
Nov 3, 2026#1,715
Nov 2, 2026#1,716
Nov 1, 2026#1,714
Oct 31, 2026#1,714
Oct 30, 2026#1,714
Oct 29, 2026#1,716
Oct 28, 2026#1,719
Oct 27, 2026#1,719

Growth %

Average -0.45% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.27%
Nov 7, 2026-0.08%
Nov 5, 2026-1.59%
Nov 4, 2026+1.84%
Nov 3, 2026-1.70%
Nov 2, 2026-0.84%
Nov 1, 2026+1.55%
Oct 31, 2026-1.67%
Oct 30, 2026+0.74%
Oct 29, 2026-1.77%
Oct 28, 2026-1.38%

Active installs band

10K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9.5K10K10.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Nov 5, 2026: RenamedOct 30, 2026: New short description · Tags changedOct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610K+
Nov 7, 202610K+
Nov 6, 202610K+
Nov 5, 202610K+
Nov 4, 202610K+
Nov 3, 202610K+
Nov 2, 202610K+
Nov 1, 202610K+
Oct 31, 202610K+
Oct 30, 202610K+
Oct 29, 202610K+
Oct 28, 202610K+
Oct 27, 202610K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #1715 → #1713
    • Renamed Gutenslider — Slider Block for the Block Editor → Gutenslider – Image & Video Slider Block
    • Released 7.3.8 (was 7.3.7)
  2. So far:Rank #1716 → #1713
    • Released 7.3.7 (was 7.3.6)
  3. Rank #1716 → #1711Downloads +4438.5%
    • New short description

      A slider and carousel block for images, videos and any blocks on top: hero sliders, content carousels and fullscreen background sliders.

      Before

      A slider block for images, videos and any blocks on top: carousels, hero sliders and fullscreen background sliders.

    • Tags + video sliderhero
    • Released 7.3.6 (was 7.3.4)
  4. Rank #1719 → #1713Downloads +7500%
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
    • Released 7.3.4 (was 7.3.2)

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v6.142%
  • v7.341%
  • v5.107.1%
  • Other9.6%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★65 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
7.3.8
Requires WordPress
6.6
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
May 15, 2019
Last updated
Nov 4, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Gutenslider

How many websites use Gutenslider?

Gutenslider is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,713 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Gutenslider been downloaded?

437,359 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2,681 times. See download stats

When was Gutenslider last updated?

Version 7.3.8 came out on Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago). See every release

Is Gutenslider compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Gutenslider have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 5 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Gutenslider up to date. See its security record

Is Gutenslider still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Gutenslider have?

4.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews on WordPress.org. 66% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Gutenslider?

The plugins most like Gutenslider, by the tags they share, are Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory (2K+), AI-Powered Carousel, Slider, Video & Photo Gallery Blocks by WP Carousel (60K+) and Image Slider (4K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

65 reviews

  • 5 stars: 43 reviews, 66%
  • 4 stars: 5 reviews, 8%
  • 3 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
  • 2 stars: 6 reviews, 9%
  • 1 stars: 9 reviews, 14%
Positive
74%4–5★
Mixed
3%3★
Critical
23%1–2★
  • About 2 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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Gutenslider
Estimated installs≈ 15,000
Reported installs10K+
Rating4.0
Reviews65
Total downloads437.4K
Authoreedee
First releasedMay 15, 2019
Version7.3.8
Requires WP6.6
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedNov 4, 2026

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