WP Flexslider
v1.0.9by mnmlthms · updated 7 years ago
Simple, easy to use with default WordPress Uploader.
- Rank
- #8,341
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 634
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 22K
- 22,042 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Flexslider at a glance
WP Flexslider is a WordPress plugin by mnmlthms with 600+ active installs, the #8,341 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0.9 came out on May 6, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 14 plugins tagged “flexslider”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats168 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Flexslider |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 636 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 636 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 637 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 640 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 637 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 638 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 638 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 638 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 638 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 636 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 635 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 637 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 644 |
Rank over time
#8,341 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,341 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,337 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,334 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,334 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,299 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,314 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,315 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,314 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,314 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,311 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,340 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,352 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,349 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,349 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.09% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8349 → #8299
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 17, 2016
- Last updated
- May 6, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Flexslider
How many websites use WP Flexslider?
WP Flexslider is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,341 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Flexslider been downloaded?
22,042 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was WP Flexslider last updated?
Version 1.0.9 came out on May 6, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is WP Flexslider compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Flexslider’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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 WP Flexslider still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Flexslider have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Flexslider?
The plugins most like WP Flexslider, by the tags they share, are Responsive WordPress Slider (7K+), Smart Slider 3 (800K+) and Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 634 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 22K |
| Author | mnmlthms |
| First released | Sep 17, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.9 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 6, 2019 |
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