Best video slideshow plugins for WordPress
The most popular video slideshow plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Wonder Slider Lite leads with 8K+ active installs, ahead of YouTube Background Slider (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “video slideshow” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 video slideshow plugins
- 1.
Wonder Slider LiteThe most installed video slideshow plugin, with 8K+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 24 reviews, updated 2 weeks ago.
- 2.
YouTube Background Slider10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.9.40.
All 2 plugins tagged “video slideshow”
Wonder Slider Lite
Down in the last 7 days:3#2,379by WonderPlugin14 days ago
Fully responsive WordPress slider - 3D transition effects, built-in Lightbox gallery, supports images, mp4 videos, YouTube, Vimeo and WordPress posts.
- Installs
- 8K+
- Rating
- 4.2(24)
- Downloads
- 40/day
YouTube Background Slider
Down in the last 7 days:4,818#45,721by WPTreasure12 years ago
Showcase your YouTube videos on site background with a attractive video slider.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 3.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day