Simple Content Slider / Slideshow
v1.0.2by Arthur Ronconi · updated 10 years ago
A simple and responsive content slider and slideshow plug-in for jQuery with features like touch and CSS3 transitions.
- Rank
- #17,802
- Down27 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 84
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.6K
- 13,633 all-time
- Rating
- 2.8/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Content Slider / Slideshow at a glance
Simple Content Slider / Slideshow is a WordPress plugin by Arthur Ronconi with 80+ active installs, the #17,802 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 15, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It leads the 17 plugins tagged “jquery 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 stats68 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Content Slider / Slideshow |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 84 · +2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 82 |
Rank over time
#17,802 · up 254 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,802 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,775 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,767 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,778 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,925 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,025 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,040 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,997 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,036 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,056 |
Growth %
Average +0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
2.8★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5.3
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 10, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 15, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Content Slider / Slideshow
How many websites use Simple Content Slider / Slideshow?
Simple Content Slider / Slideshow is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,802 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Content Slider / Slideshow been downloaded?
13,633 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple Content Slider / Slideshow last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 15, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Simple Content Slider / Slideshow compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Content Slider / Slideshow’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Simple Content Slider / Slideshow still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Content Slider / Slideshow have?
2.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Content Slider / Slideshow?
The plugins most like Simple Content Slider / Slideshow, by the tags they share, are Smart Slider 3 (800K+), Depicter (70K+) and AI-Powered Carousel, Slider, Video & Photo Gallery Blocks by WP Carousel (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.8
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 84 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 2.8 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 13.6K |
| Author | Arthur Ronconi |
| First released | Aug 10, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.5.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2016 |
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