jQuery Slider
v1.4.2by Vijay Kumar · updated 14 years ago
This is a highly customizable jQuery Slider plugin. You can set its width, height, pagination and other parameters.
- Rank
- #17,380
- Down33 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 91
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 49.4K
- 49,424 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
jQuery Slider at a glance
jQuery Slider is a WordPress plugin by Vijay Kumar with 90+ active installs, the #17,380 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.4.2 came out on Sep 24, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 295 plugins tagged “jquery”, it ranks #67. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats69 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | jQuery Slider |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 91 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 93 |
Rank over time
#17,380 · down 128 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,380 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,347 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,401 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,344 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,281 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,293 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,220 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,217 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,220 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,252 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 11, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 24, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about jQuery Slider
How many websites use jQuery Slider?
jQuery Slider 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 #17,380 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has jQuery Slider been downloaded?
49,424 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was jQuery Slider last updated?
Version 1.4.2 came out on Sep 24, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is jQuery Slider compatible with the latest WordPress?
jQuery Slider’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is jQuery Slider still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does jQuery Slider have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to jQuery Slider?
The plugins most like jQuery Slider, by the tags they share, are Smart Slider 3 (800K+), Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+) and AI-Powered Carousel, Slider, Video & Photo Gallery Blocks by WP Carousel (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 91 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 49.4K |
| Author | Vijay Kumar |
| First released | Jun 11, 2011 |
| Version | 1.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 24, 2012 |
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