Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider
v3.114.0by MetaSlider · updated 12 days ago
Slider, gallery, carousel plugin for WordPress. Build your image slider, video slider, post slider, YouTube slider, or WooCommerce product slider.
- Rank
- #123
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 540,000
- 500K+ reported · Low
- Total downloads
- 36M
- 35,992,946 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 743 reviews
- Support resolved
- 93%
- 13 of 14 threads, last 2 months
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider at a glance
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider is a WordPress plugin by MetaSlider with 500K+ active installs, the #123 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5,050 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 743 reviews. Version 3.114.0 came out on Oct 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 37 plugins tagged “video slider”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats303.4K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,709 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4,263 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,687 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,672 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,413 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12,293 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,373 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,538 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7,839 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15,868 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 121,686 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43,046 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4,097 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2,668 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2,952 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5,416 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8,801 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6,575 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3,519 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3,547 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2,172 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2,322 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3,147 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3,534 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4,193 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4,278 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3,898 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2,647 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2,804 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4,415 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 542,126 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Approximate, from band changes | Estimated installs |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | – | 542,126 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | – | 542,347 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | – | 544,477 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | – | 544,137 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | – | 544,210 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | – | 544,086 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | – | 544,086 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | – | 546,594 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | – | 544,897 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | – | 545,572 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | – | 544,436 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 545,698 | 545,698 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 545,862 | – |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 546,025 | – |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 546,189 | – |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 546,352 | – |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 546,516 | – |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 546,679 | – |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 546,843 | – |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 547,006 | – |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 547,170 | – |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 547,334 | – |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 547,497 | – |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 547,661 | – |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 547,824 | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 547,988 | – |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 548,151 | – |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 548,315 | – |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 548,478 | – |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 548,642 | – |
Rank over time
#123 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #123 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #123 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #122 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #122 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #122 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #122 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #122 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #122 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #121 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #121 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #121 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #121 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #121 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | #121 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | #121 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #122 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Approximate, from band changes | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | – | -0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | – | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | – | +0.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | – | -0.01% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | – | +0.02% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | – | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | – | -0.46% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | – | +0.31% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | – | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | – | +0.21% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | – | -0.23% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 26, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 25, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 24, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 23, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 22, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 21, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 20, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 19, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 18, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 17, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 16, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 15, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 14, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 12, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 11, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
| Oct 10, 2026 | -0.03% | – |
Active installs band
500K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 500K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 500K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #121 → #122Downloads +32.4%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #121 → #122Downloads +52.9%
- Released 3.114.0 (was 3.113.1)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.11433%
- v3.11310%
- v3.1116.4%
- Other50%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★743 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.114.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 15, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider
How many websites use Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider?
Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider is active on 500K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #123 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider been downloaded?
35,992,946 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5,050 times. See download stats
When was Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider last updated?
Version 3.114.0 came out on Oct 27, 2026 (1 week ago). See every release
Is Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 20 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider up to date. See its security record
Is Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. Its authors resolved 13 of the 14 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider have?
4.6 out of 5 from 743 reviews on WordPress.org. 85% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider?
The plugins most like Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider, by the tags they share, are Smart Slider 3 (800K+), Master Slider (60K+) and AI-Powered Carousel, Slider, Video & Photo Gallery Blocks by WP Carousel (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
743 reviews
- 5 stars: 635 reviews, 85%
- 4 stars: 33 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 19 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 16 reviews, 2%
- 1 stars: 40 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 90%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 55 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 540,000 |
| Reported installs | 500K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 743 |
| Total downloads | 36M |
| Author | MetaSlider |
| First released | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Version | 3.114.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 |
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