Title: Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory – Responsive Slideshow, Video Slider Author: FARAZFRANK Published: January 28, 2021 Last modified: September 15, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/slider-factory/assets/banner-772x250.gif?rev=2466315) ![](https://ps.w.org/slider-factory/assets/icon-256x256.gif?rev=2466315) # Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory – Responsive Slideshow, Video Slider By [FARAZFRANK](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazfrank/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/slider-factory.1.4.5.zip) [Live Preview](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/?preview=1) * [Details](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/#description) * [Reviews](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/#reviews) * [Installation](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/#installation) * [Development](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/) ## Description 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](https://wpfrank.com/wordpress-plugins/slider-factory-pro/) ** Pro Version Demo:** [View Pro Slider Demo](https://wpfrank.com/demo/slider-factory-pro/)** Purchase Pro:** [Buy Slider Factory Pro](https://wpfrank.com/account/signup/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 1. **Carousel Slideshow** — Touch-enabled responsive image carousel with navigation arrows, dots, and thumbnail previews. 2. **PhotoRoller Slider** — Interactive mouse-over rolling slideshow for photography galleries. 3. **Accordion Slider** — Expanding horizontal accordion layout showcasing image cards and text titles. 4. **Camera Master** — Classic slideshow with a visual progress loading bar and cinematic transition effects. 5. **Cover Flow 3D** — Flipster 3D coverflow carousel transition slider for portfolios and galleries. 6. **Carousel Wipe** — Full-screen sliding banner transitions with direction controls for hero image sliders. 7. **Rotating Slider** — Wheel rotating layout with curved angles and dynamic slide rotation. 8. **Infinite Scroll Carousel** — Continuous looping slide strip for logo showcases and brand tickers. 9. **Photo View Slider** — Polaroid-styled photo grid slider with thumbnail navigation. 10. **Snap Page Slider** — Full-screen section slider grids with vertical scroll snapping. 11. **Product Slider** — eCommerce product cards carousel slider designed for WooCommerce showcases. 12. **Before-After Comparison** — Interactive side-by-side image comparison slider with a draggable handle. **Free Plugin Demo:** [View Image Slider Demo](https://wpfrank.com/demo/slider-factory-free-wordpress-plugin/) ### 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](https://wpfrank.com/demo/slider-factory-pro/) ## Screenshots [⌊Image Slider Layout 1 — Showcase images with a classic, responsive slider layout.⌉⌊ Image Slider Layout 1 — Showcase images with a classic, responsive slider layout .⌉[ Image Slider Layout 1 — Showcase images with a classic, responsive slider layout. [⌊Video Slider Layout 2 — Embed YouTube and Vimeo videos into a video slider.⌉⌊Video Slider Layout 2 — Embed YouTube and Vimeo videos into a video slider.⌉[ Video Slider Layout 2 — Embed YouTube and Vimeo videos into a video slider. [⌊Carousel Slider Layout 3 — Display multiple items side-by-side in a responsive carousel slider.⌉⌊Carousel Slider Layout 3 — Display multiple items side-by-side in a responsive carousel slider.⌉[ Carousel Slider Layout 3 — Display multiple items side-by-side in a responsive carousel slider. [⌊Photo Gallery Slider Layout 4 — Create a photo gallery slideshow.⌉⌊Photo Gallery Slider Layout 4 — Create a photo gallery slideshow.⌉[ Photo Gallery Slider Layout 4 — Create a photo gallery slideshow. [⌊Team Carousel Slider Layout 5 — Highlight team members in an interactive carousel slider.⌉⌊Team Carousel Slider Layout 5 — Highlight team members in an interactive carousel slider.⌉[ Team Carousel Slider Layout 5 — Highlight team members in an interactive carousel slider. [⌊Testimonial Slider Layout 6 — Showcase customer testimonials in a slideshow.⌉⌊ Testimonial Slider Layout 6 — Showcase customer testimonials in a slideshow.⌉[ Testimonial Slider Layout 6 — Showcase customer testimonials in a slideshow. [⌊Content Slider Layout 7 — Display text and images together in a dynamic content slider.⌉⌊Content Slider Layout 7 — Display text and images together in a dynamic content slider.⌉[ Content Slider Layout 7 — Display text and images together in a dynamic content slider. [⌊Hero Image Slider Layout 8 — Create full-width hero banners for your homepage.⌉⌊ Hero Image Slider Layout 8 — Create full-width hero banners for your homepage.⌉[ Hero Image Slider Layout 8 — Create full-width hero banners for your homepage. [⌊Product Slider Layout 9 — Showcase your e-commerce products in a carousel slider.⌉⌊ Product Slider Layout 9 — Showcase your e-commerce products in a carousel slider .⌉[ Product Slider Layout 9 — Showcase your e-commerce products in a carousel slider. [⌊Event Slider Layout 10 — Display upcoming events in a responsive slideshow.⌉⌊Event Slider Layout 10 — Display upcoming events in a responsive slideshow.⌉[ Event Slider Layout 10 — Display upcoming events in a responsive slideshow. [⌊Blog Post Slider Layout 11 — Feature your latest blog posts in a slider.⌉⌊Blog Post Slider Layout 11 — Feature your latest blog posts in a slider.⌉[ Blog Post Slider Layout 11 — Feature your latest blog posts in a slider. [⌊Custom Slider Layout 12 — Build fully customizable image sliders and slideshows.⌉⌊ Custom Slider Layout 12 — Build fully customizable image sliders and slideshows.⌉[ Custom Slider Layout 12 — Build fully customizable image sliders and slideshows. ## Installation Installing Slider Factory on your WordPress website: 1. In your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to **Plugins > Add New**. 2. Search for `Slider Factory` and click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. _(Alternatively, upload the unzipped plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`)_. 3. Go to the **Slider Factory** menu in your WordPress dashboard. 4. Click **+ New Slider**, select your preferred layout, and upload your images. 5. Copy the generated shortcode (e.g., `[slider_factory id="1"]`) and paste it into any page, post, or widget. For detailed guides, visit the [Plugin Documentation](https://wpfrank.com/slider-factory-free-wordpress-plugin-documentation/). ## FAQ ### How do I create my first image slider? Navigate to Slider Factory > Add New Slider in your WordPress dashboard. Upload your photos to the slide builder, choose one of the 12 free layouts, adjust your autoplay and transition settings, and click Save. Copy the generated shortcode and paste it into any WordPress page, post, or block. ### Can I create an infinite logo slider or client carousel? Yes! Select Layout 8 (Infinite Scroll Carousel). Upload your client or partner logos, set your desired scroll speed, and publish. The logos will scroll continuously in a smooth infinite loop. ### Can I create a WooCommerce product slider? Yes! Layout 11 is specifically styled for eCommerce product showcases. You can highlight product photos, item titles, and direct purchase links in a clean, mobile-responsive product carousel. ### Is this slider plugin responsive on mobile devices? Yes, 100%. Every layout in Slider Factory automatically resizes to fit desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, with full hardware-accelerated touch-swipe navigation on mobile screens. ### How do I add the slider to Elementor? Create and save your slider in Slider Factory, then copy its shortcode. In Elementor, drag the Shortcode widget onto your page, paste the shortcode, and update your page. ### Does it support the Gutenberg Block Editor? Yes. Simply insert a Shortcode block in Gutenberg and paste your Slider Factory shortcode. ### Can I add YouTube and Vimeo videos? Video slider functionality is supported in Slider Factory Pro. You can embed YouTube and Vimeo videos or mix video slides with standard image slides in the same carousel. ### Can I add multiple sliders to the same page? Yes. You can embed multiple image sliders and carousels on the same page. Each slider operates independently with its own settings and navigation controls. ### How do I change the autoplay interval and transition speed? Each slider has dedicated speed and autoplay interval controls inside the settings panel. You can easily adjust the slide display duration and transition speed. ### Can I add clickable links to my slides? Slide linking with custom URLs and call-to-action buttons is available in Slider Factory Pro. ### Is Slider Factory SEO friendly? Yes. Slider Factory generates clean, lightweight HTML5 markup and fully respects WordPress image alt tags and titles so search engines can index your visual content properly. ### How do I get support for my slider? If you need help configuring your image slider, video slider, or carousel slider, please visit our documentation at [wpfrank.com](https://wpfrank.com/slider-factory-free-wordpress-plugin-documentation/) or open a thread in the WordPress.org support forum. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2da2b9f72d22e9e03f0e21a5c56efe13fd7b86d5ef2db5c86f41ff841df4d51e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Outstanding WordPress slider](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/outstanding-wordpress-slider/)󠁿 [iprema](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iprema/) January 14, 2026 Update 14 Jan 2025. Faraz, provides expert tech support—right when you need it. No waiting, he’s on it immediately! This Slider Factory plugin stands out as the most user-friendly I have encountered, boasting exceptional functionality. It offers extensive possibilities for crafting sophisticated sliders through its integrated CSS capabilities. It is undoubtedly one of the most visually stunning sliders I have come across, surpassing many others I have tested. The support provided by the team at WP Frank is outstanding as they always go above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction with the plugin. They promptly address any issues that arise. Thanks guys, that’s a game changer! WEARMYHAT ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/508daba388fcedf518c5527b6480679831b4bbaca444a09699d143b095a7d444? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Didn’t work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/didnt-work-376/)󠁿 [yavuzc](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yavuzc/) April 5, 2023 We tried a few layouts, nothing worked like in the demo sites. Main photo didn't load, the navigation didn't work, captions were in strange fonts at the bottom of the thumbnails. Some layouts do not even have customization settings. Support was responsive but we do not have time to deactivate all plugins to solve the conflicts, we had other plugin worked perfect out of the box. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/be2b13764ca4d4f80cc12f60c5ae50ed68d54c2b9512566f6267d1568c2257a9? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[problem problem](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problem-problem/)󠁿 [mohamad moghadasi](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mohamadmoghadasi/) October 27, 2022 2 replies This plugin has a big weakness. It is not possible to add a link to the image of each slide. We request the programmer of this plugin to add and update this possibility. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2b1550ed7574c9231ca5d891f469738741def338d811e1d68ee43869c96126c4? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Bon plugin et SAV d’excellente qualité](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bon-plugin-et-sav-dexcellente-qualite/)󠁿 [tarouka](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tarouka/) October 2, 2022 1 reply Je salut le travail réalisé, et surtout la grande disponibilité et la réactivité de l'équipe à répondre à mes demandes pour améliorer ou débloquer certaines fonctionnalités. J'ai vraiment apprécié ! Eric. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/50c23fa85ed17f9d955807fc648b727295bc8a695bb6d4acc1ac17c16e07e7b4? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very helpful](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-helpful-1215/)󠁿 [myideasagain](https://profiles.wordpress.org/myideasagain/) May 24, 2022 1 reply A solid tool for performing a much needed Wordpress function. I had a question and got great support from the developer. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/baa527fcee74ec7c84c3dce7798e05244d76588c65a5bc06c4e34cc1a9997724? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Best Carousel Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-carousel-plugin-7/)󠁿 [jennifer_MWB](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ahad0806/) August 9, 2021 This is the best carousel plugin that I can ask for. This is one such plugin that can handle images with different aspect ratios. This plugin fulfills all the slider needs for your website. [ Read all 12 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory – Responsive Slideshow, Video Slider” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ FARAZFRANK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazfrank/) * [ A WP Life ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) * [ Sharik Khan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sharikkhan007/) * [ Alexander ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muhammadshahid/) * [ zish ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zishlife/) * [ fkfaisalkhan007 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fkfaisalkhan007/) * [ Pathhan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/razipathhan/) * [ mohammadhanif ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hanif0991/) “Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory – Responsive Slideshow, Video Slider” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/slider-factory/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Slider, Image Slider & Carousel by Slider Factory – Responsive Slideshow, Video Slider” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/slider-factory) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/slider-factory/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/slider-factory/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/slider-factory/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/slider-factory/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.4.5 * August 12, 2026 * Added new “Free vs Pro” comparison tab with detailed feature breakdown and upgrade links * Added Multi-Select and Bulk Delete functionality for slides in Slider Builder * Added admin-only warning notice when shortcode exists for deleted sliders (“Slider does not exist.”) * Added admin-only warning notice with direct configure button for published empty sliders (“No images added to the slider.”) * Added Active Tab persistence in local storage across page refreshes * Automatically disabled “+ New Slider” button when Layout Presets tab is active * Fixed v1.3.13 legacy height compatibility for Layout 1 (viewport collapse) and Layout 10 (scroll snap height) * Fixed Layout 1 adaptive height and smooth slide height transition * Fixed premature blank slider creation when navigating back without saving * Fixed PHP 8.1+ deprecation notice for null screen title on hidden admin pages * Fixed PHP syntax error in Layout 11 height fallback block * Updated default container heights: Layout 2 (auto), Layout 5 (500px), Layout 6 (600px), Layout 7 (600px, Circle: 340/240) * Removed text underline styles from all Free vs Pro tab buttons and links #### 1.4.3 * Merge layout bug fixes and settings panel improvements * Remove Bootstrap CSS dependencies from WordPress admin pages * Port flat-data migration for older database compatibility #### 1.3.13 * Layout 11 is not working on default theme: fixed * Dashboard button CSS changed to #e52e00 * Layout 11 CSS refactored to use Flexbox * Layout 11 compatibility issue with Block themes fixed * Performance issue with adding multiple images fixed #### 1.3.12 * Readme updated for WordPress.org guidelines compliance #### 1.3.11 * Regular update and maintenance #### 1.3.10 * Manage slider interface updated * Tested on the latest WordPress 6.0.3 #### 1.3.9 * PHP v7.4.x tested #### 1.3.8 * Tested on Latest WordPress version. #### 1.3.7 * More security issues fixed. #### 1.3.5 * Settings saving issue fixed. #### 1.3.4 * Typos fixed * Security issue patched. #### 1.3.3 * Security issue patched. #### 1.3.2 * Security issue fixed. #### 1.3.1 * Compatible with 5.8.1 and tested with regular update. #### 1.3.0 * Layout 12 – Image loading issue on page load, fixed * Security issue on data saving, patched * Compatible with on WordPress version 5.8 #### 1.2.0 * Layout 7 – Error in shortcode fixed * Layout 4 – Image fit issue resolved * Layout 5 – Page scroll issue resolved * Enhanced the code security as per WordPress guidelines * Layout 12 – Image quality issue resolved #### 1.1.1 * Layout 1 – image loading issue fixed on page load * Layout 1 – image height issue for different shortcodes on same page fixed * Version number added on All Slider Layouts page #### 1.1.0 * New layouts 10, 11 & 12 added * Layout 10 height issue fixed * Disabled PRO features added to the layout settings part * Layout 11 description font issue and default height issue fixed * Layout 5 default size issue fixed * Layout 2 height in px issue fixed ## Meta * Version **1.4.5** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **2,000+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.3** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/) and [Hindi](https://hi.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/slider-factory) * Tags * [carousel](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/carousel/)[image slider](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-slider/) [slider](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/slider/)[slideshow](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/slideshow/) [video slider](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/video-slider/) * [Advanced View](https://kea.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-factory/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars. * [ 11 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 1 2-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 1 1-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slider-factory/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ FARAZFRANK ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/farazfrank/) * [ A WP Life ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/awordpresslife/) * [ Sharik Khan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sharikkhan007/) * [ Alexander ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muhammadshahid/) * [ zish ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zishlife/) * [ fkfaisalkhan007 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fkfaisalkhan007/) * [ Pathhan ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/razipathhan/) * [ mohammadhanif ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hanif0991/) ## Support Got something to say? 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