A powerful and flexible image slider plugin for WordPress with before and after functionality, thumbnails, and responsive design.
76 health vs 59 average across 2,204 Media plugins
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Since 2026-01-06 · 238 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
30
now · peak 68
Directory rank vs rivals
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Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
8mo ago
latest release · v1.0.2
1
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
Estimated active installs
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Install history · since 2026-01-06 · 203 observations
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 2 reviews to 2026-01-14Reviewers say it's quick to set up and easy to use, and the before-and-after feature works cleanly across devices.
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ sajidmostofa8mo ago
Darmaview is a professional and well built plugin that works smoothly without any issues. The interface is user-friendly, setup is quick and the output is fully responsive on all devices. The before and after feature performs perfectly and delivers clean results. A reliable plugin that does exactly what it promises. Highly recommended.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ imranimon8mo ago
Darmaview works smoothly and is very user-friendly. Creating image sliders is quick, and the design looks clean and responsive on all devices. The before-and-after feature is especially useful. Overall, a reliable plugin that does exactly what it promises. Highly recommended.
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Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
No tier crossings observed yet.
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