Lightweight, dependency-free featured post slider for magazine and editorial sites. No jQuery, no bloat.
Alternatives to Lightslide
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Embed Google Photos album using Player widget.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
PhotoPressv2.3.1
Making WordPress work for photographers with beautiful image galleries, slideshows, meta-data tools, and more.
Gulri Sliderv3.6.0
An elegant slider with multiple transitions and effects.
Slidrv1.4.3
A clean, simple, responsive and touch-friendly Carousel with no bells and whistles but plenty of flexibility.
FancyBox for WordPressv3.4.2
Seamlessly integrates FancyBox lightbox into your WordPress blog: Upload, activate, and you're done. Additional configuration optional.
The most popular gallery plugin that lets you create galleries and albums in seconds.
Build an image slider with easy drag-and-drop. A simple responsive photo slider for your WordPress website posts and pages.
Slideshow Gallery LITEv1.8.6
Feature content in a JavaScript powered slideshow gallery showcase on your WordPress website.