Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder

Most reviewers rate the slider highly and single out fast, hands-on support, while a few hit editor crashes or loading failures and one is angry about branding appearing on a slider after the subscription lapsed.

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.

wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.

938 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 753 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 7 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 80K.

1. ★★★★★ fresh360

   4mo ago

   i cant edit my slider, it doesnt load and keep saying i should send the report, but no feedback

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2. ★★★★★ michalr26

   5mo ago

   I am absolutely blown away by the level of professionalism and support from the Depicter team. I was experiencing a tricky JavaScript error on my website related to layer animations. Not only did the support team respond quickly, but they also went above and beyond: they thoroughly investigated the issue, logged into my project, found hidden corrupted vector elements on multiple slides, and even managed my cache plugin to ensure a clean fix. Exceptional customer service like this is definitely not a standard in the industry these days. The plugin itself is amazing, but their support is what makes it a 5-star product. Highly recommended!

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3. ★★★★★ dweaver615

   5mo ago

   Great support, VERY responsive and fast with useful information. It’s a very good slider plugin. Not perfect, as I’d love to be able to select my media library images as I have them categorized by Media Library Assistant plugin….that would be most helpful. But overall, it’s a good replacement for Revolution Slider. I will continue to support and use this slider plugin.

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4. ★★★★★ colourberry

   6mo ago

   I wish I found this plugin sooner. Its transformed my sites. Cheers, Simon Bailey Colourberry.com

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5. ★★★★★ giorgiogermani

   6mo ago

   I had the paid plugin on a professional website, and now after the subscription ran out i see a “made by depicter” ad in the lower left corner of my slider. You can do that – IF you give your plugin for free, but not to paying customers. i only created 1 slider for 39$ and that should give me this slider without any branding, for ever. this behavior is way to pushy and forced me to modify the plugin code to get back my clean slider. it was also certainly the last time i purchased anyhing from averta. I loved phlox and depicter, and i totally respect your general branding method – but come on, you can’t pull this off in a professional enviroment, especially so sneaky, and after someone actually purchased your plugin!

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6. ★★★★★ chrioll

   8mo ago

   It takes a little getting used to at first, but once you understand the principle, it’s much easier to create truly unique pop-ups, sliders, or notification bars. I highly recommend it to anyone who frequently needs such gadgets.

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7. ★★★★★ tinevine

   8mo ago

   Best slider I ever tried. numerous of possibilties and functionalities.

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8. ★★★★★ ingkla

   8mo ago

   J’avais un problème d’affichage sur un de mes sites. Le services a été au top : réactivité, accompagnement et résolution. Merci beaucoup à Depicter !

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 4.7.1 *Released: 2026-01-14 Improved Improved icons collection. Updated browser support information to the latest version. Enabled backward compatibility for loading JavaScript modules on WordPress versions before 6.7. Fixed F 4.7.1
2. — Version 4.7.0 *Released: 2025-12-27 Added ✨ Animation Wizard: Apply animations to content with one click. 📢 Teaser: Create teaser content for popups with customizable settings. 🖼️ New icon set: Refreshed collection with significantl 4.7.0
3. — Version 4.0.4 Released: 2025-06-16 Improved Now elements get highlighted when they are hovered in the layers panel. Text animation combined with text shadow effect now works better. Improved user experience with the before and after e 4.0.4
4. — Version 4.0.0 Released: 2025-06-01 Added 📊 Introducing survey documents: Now you can create interactive surveys and collect valuable data from your visitors. 🏞️ Introducing remove background feature: Easily remove the background of 4.0.0
5. — Version 3.6.1 Released: 2024-12-24 Improved Improved choosing the sliding transition experience in the editor. Improved post slider functionality when “Include sticky posts” option is enabled. Improved visibility schedule functionalit 3.6.1
6. — Version 3.6.0 Released: 2024-12-01 Added ⭐️ Google Reviews data source : Now you can create dynamic reviews/testimonial carousel from your Google Reviews data. 🎨 Custom SVG color : Now you can customize svg colors directly inside the 3.6.0

All 17 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.8.3). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched High · 7.2 Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder 4.0.5 - 4.8.1 - Authenticated (Editor+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗
   2026-10-23 CVE-2026-113472 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects 4.0.5 - 4.8.1 Patched in 4.8.2
2. Patched High · 7.2 Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder < 4.8.0 - Authenticated (Editor+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗
   2026-08-21 CVE-2026-15049 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 4.8.0 Patched in 4.8.0
3. Patched High · 7.5 Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder <= 4.8.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection ↗
   2026-08-18 CVE-2026-66622 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 4.8.0 Patched in 4.8.1
4. Patched Medium · 5.3 Depicter <= 4.0.7 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Display Rule Updates ↗
   2026-01-05 CVE-2025-11370 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.0.7 Patched in 4.7.0
5. Patched Medium · 5.3 Depicter Slider <= 4.0.4 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2026-01-05 CVE-2025-68558 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.0.4 Patched in 4.0.5
6. Patched Medium · 4.3 Popup and Slider Builder by Depicter – Add Email collecting Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Post Slider Carousel <= 4.0.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Safe File Type Upload ↗
   2025-11-04 CVE-2025-11373 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.0.4 Patched in 4.0.5
7. Patched Medium · 4.3 Depicter <= 4.0.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
   2025-10-30 CVE-2025-8383 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 4.0.4 Patched in 4.0.5
8. Patched High · 7.5 Slider & Popup Builder by Depicter <= 3.6.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via 's' Parameter ↗
   2025-05-05 CVE-2025-2011 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 3.6.1 Patched in 3.6.2
9. Patched Medium · 6.4 Slider & Popup Builder by Depicter – Add Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Exit Intent Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Post Slider Carousel <= 3.2.1- Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-12-05 CVE-2024-4633 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.2.1 Patched in 3.2.2
10. Patched Medium · 5.3 Depicter Slider <= 3.2.2 - Missing Authorization ↗
    2024-09-30 CVE-2024-47359 Missing Authorization Affects <= 3.2.2 Patched in 3.5.0
11. Patched Medium · 4.4 Depicter Slider <= 3.2.2 - Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-09-30 CVE-2024-47381 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.2.2 Patched in 3.5.0
12. Patched High · 8.8 Slider & Popup Builder by Depicter – Add Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Exit Intent Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Post Slider Carousel <= 3.1.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗
    2024-08-13 CVE-2024-4389 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 3.1.1 Patched in 3.1.2
13. Patched Medium · 4.4 Depicter Slider <= 3.1.2 - Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-08-07 CVE-2024-43161 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.1.2 Patched in 3.2.0
14. Patched Medium · 4.4 Depicter Slider <= 3.0.2 - Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-06-28 CVE-2024-37414 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.2 Patched in 3.1.0
15. Patched Medium · 6.5 Depicter <= 3.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Nonce Generation ↗
    2024-06-19 CVE-2024-4390 Incorrect Authorization Affects <= 3.0.2 Patched in 3.1.0
16. Patched Medium · 4.3 Depicter Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider <= 2.0.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via save ↗
    2024-01-04 CVE-2023-6493 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 2.0.6 Patched in 2.0.7
17. Patched Medium · 5.4 Depicter Slider <= 1.9.0 - Missing Authorization on 'make' function ↗
    2023-04-28 CVE-2022-47176 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.9.0 Patched in 1.9.1

Translated into 17 languages, 12 at 90% or more

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-10-26 80K+ → 70K+ down after 152 days in tier
2. 2026-05-27 90K+ → 80K+ down after 151 days in tier
3. 2025-12-27 100K+ → 90K+ down after 533 days in tier
4. 2024-07-12 90K+ → 100K+ up after 142 days in tier
5. 2024-02-21 80K+ → 90K+ up after 94 days in tier
6. 2023-11-19 70K+ → 80K+ up after 79 days in tier
7. 2023-09-01 60K+ → 70K+ up after 57 days in tier
8. 2023-07-06 50K+ → 60K+ up after 53 days in tier

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Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder: 70K+ active installs, 4.6★ (236 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-02. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/depicter