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Best javascript slider plugins for WordPress

The most popular javascript slider plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. SliceShow leads with 100+ active installs, ahead of Background Slideshow (20+) and RSV Slider (10+). All 4 plugins tagged “javascript slider” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 3 javascript slider plugins

  1. 1.
    SliceShow

    The most installed javascript slider plugin, with 100+ active installs. Rated 4.1 from 9 reviews, last updated 13 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.5.2.

  2. 2.
    Background Slideshow

    20+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 14 years ago.

  3. 3.
    RSV Slider

    10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.3.27.

All 4 plugins tagged “javascript slider”