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Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory – Responsive Slideshow, Video Slider

Responsive WordPress slider plugin. Create responsive image sliders, carousel sliders, video sliders, and slideshows with 12 free layouts.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.4.5
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Directory statusactive
Last directory update15 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations2K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.5 / 5 from 13 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory – Responsive Slideshow, Video Slider version 1.4.5 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Slider Factory is a responsive WordPress slider plugin designed to build stunning image sliders, carousels, and slideshows in minutes. Choose photos from your WordPress Media Library, select from 12 responsive free layouts, and embed your slider on any post or page with a simple shortcode — zero coding required.

Slider Factory Useful Links

Pro Version Details: Learn More About Pro

Pro Version Demo: View Pro Slider Demo

Purchase Pro: Buy Slider Factory Pro

Slider Factory Video Tutorial

Whether you need a full-width hero image slider, an interactive product carousel, an infinite logo slider, or a responsive video slider, Slider Factory delivers lightweight performance and seamless integration with the Gutenberg block editor, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and all major page builders.

Key Features at a Glance

  • 12 Free Responsive Slider Layouts — Classic slider, carousel slideshow, 3D coverflow, accordion, infinite scroll logo ticker, and product sliders.
  • Drag and Drop Slider Builder — Reorder slides, configure slide titles, add URLs, and preview changes in real time.
  • Touch-Swipe & Mobile-Friendly — Smooth hardware-accelerated touch swipe for smartphones and tablets.
  • Logo Slider & Client Carousel — Showcase brand logos, partners, and sponsors with smooth infinite loop scrolling.
  • WooCommerce Product Slider — Display store products and eCommerce items in modern card carousels.
  • Video Sliders (Pro) — Embed YouTube and Vimeo videos directly inside your responsive slideshows.
  • Gutenberg & Elementor Compatible — Works effortlessly with WordPress blocks, Elementor shortcode widgets, Divi, and Beaver Builder.
  • SEO & Speed Optimized — Lightweight footprint, clean HTML5 markup, alt tag support, and conditional CSS/JS loading.

Responsive Image Sliders

Create modern photo sliders and image carousels with smooth transition effects, arrows, pagination dots, and captions. Select photos from your Media Library, drag them into the perfect order, and publish:

  • Hero Image Sliders — Full-width banner slideshows for homepage headers.
  • Photo Gallery Sliders — Showcase photography portfolios and image galleries with lightbox and thumbnails.
  • Accordion & 3D Sliders — Interactive expanding cards and Flipster 3D coverflow layouts.

Logo Slider & Client Carousel

Display your client logos, sponsor banners, partner trademarks, and certifications with an infinite scrolling logo carousel:

  • Continuous auto-scrolling ticker with customizable speed.
  • Grayscale-to-color hover transitions for professional brand showcases.
  • Clickable logo slides with custom external URLs.

WooCommerce Product Slider & eCommerce Carousel

Showcase your featured products, bestsellers, and store items in an interactive product carousel slider:

  • Clean product cards with image, product title, and custom link.
  • Perfect for e-commerce stores, WooCommerce shops, and landing page product spotlights.
  • Responsive column controls for desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.

Video Sliders (Pro)

Create dynamic video sliders by embedding YouTube and Vimeo videos:

  • Mix video slides and image slides within the same carousel.
  • Video auto-pause on slide navigation to prevent background audio playback.
  • High-definition video player integration with responsive aspect ratio scaling.

Drag and Drop Slider Builder

Building a custom slideshow takes less than 60 seconds with our visual admin interface:

  • Live Instant Preview — Review changes and animations before publishing.
  • Multi-Select & Bulk Delete — Manage high-volume slide galleries effortlessly.
  • Clone Slider — Duplicate any existing slider layout with a single click.
  • Quick Reordering — Drag and drop slides to reorder your sequence instantly.

Page Builder & Block Editor Integration

Slider Factory works seamlessly with your favorite page builders via shortcode:

  • Gutenberg Block Editor — Insert your slideshow using the standard Shortcode block.
  • Elementor Slider — Add your slider into any Elementor section using the Shortcode widget.
  • Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder & Oxygen — 100% compatible with all visual builders.

12 Free Slider Layouts

  • Carousel Slideshow — Touch-enabled responsive image carousel with navigation arrows, dots, and thumbnail previews.
  • PhotoRoller Slider — Interactive mouse-over rolling slideshow for photography galleries.
  • Accordion Slider — Expanding horizontal accordion layout showcasing image cards and text titles.
  • Camera Master — Classic slideshow with a visual progress loading bar and cinematic transition effects.
  • Cover Flow 3D — Flipster 3D coverflow carousel transition slider for portfolios and galleries.
  • Carousel Wipe — Full-screen sliding banner transitions with direction controls for hero image sliders.
  • Rotating Slider — Wheel rotating layout with curved angles and dynamic slide rotation.
  • Infinite Scroll Carousel — Continuous looping slide strip for logo showcases and brand tickers.
  • Photo View Slider — Polaroid-styled photo grid slider with thumbnail navigation.
  • Snap Page Slider — Full-screen section slider grids with vertical scroll snapping.
  • Product Slider — eCommerce product cards carousel slider designed for WooCommerce showcases.
  • Before-After Comparison — Interactive side-by-side image comparison slider with a draggable handle.

Free Plugin Demo: View Image Slider Demo

Slider Factory Pro Features

Upgrade to Slider Factory Pro for advanced features and premium slider layouts:

  • 21 Total Slider Layouts — Nine additional premium layouts for image and video sliders.
  • Video Sliders — Embed YouTube and Vimeo videos with autoplay and smart pause.
  • Advanced Transition Effects — 3D flips, CSS3 cube animations, fade, and zoom effects.
  • Custom Navigation & Dots — Fully customizable arrow styles, bullet indicators, and progress bars.
  • Thumbnail Navigation Bar — Clickable thumbnail carousel synced with the main slider.
  • Slide Linking & Action Buttons — Add custom call-to-action buttons and external links to each slide.
  • Adaptive Height & Auto-Scaling — Automatically adjusts slider height based on active slide dimensions.
  • Custom CSS Editor — Fine-tune styling directly inside the slider settings panel.
  • Priority Support & Regular Updates — Dedicated technical support and feature additions.

Pro Plugin Demo: View Responsive Slider Pro Demo

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • image slider
  • video slider
  • carousel
  • slideshow
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Update activity15 Sept 20261mo ago

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WordPress compatibility7.0.47.1
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