Best recent post slider plugins for WordPress
The most popular recent post slider plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Carousel, Recent Post Slider and Banner Slider leads with 7K+ active installs, ahead of Lemon Hive Modules (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “recent post slider” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 recent post slider plugins
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Carousel, Recent Post Slider and Banner SliderThe most installed recent post slider plugin, with 7K+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, updated 11 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 2.
Lemon Hive ModulesFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.8.19.
All 2 plugins tagged “recent post slider”
Carousel, Recent Post Slider and Banner Slider
Down in the last 7 days:3#2,576by spicethemes11 months ago
Display your blog posts with a responsive, customizable slider that works smoothly on all devices.
- Installs
- 7K+
- Rating
- 4.3(3)
- Downloads
- 34/day
Lemon Hive Modules
Down in the last 7 days:8,494#69,549by Lemon Hive4 years ago
A simple plugin for Beaver Page Builder Modules.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day