WP Owl Carousel

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1. ★★★★★ ar.richter

   8.4y ago

   Looks awesome especially the ability to provide Rel attribute is a feature I can’t find in any other plugin. Adding images is very easy and intuitive. Great plugin besides the fact that it is outdated and no longer works with the newest WordPress version. * added a star as Dabuuker replied quickly and tested the plugin with the new version of wordpress This topic was modified 8 years, 3 months ago by ar.richter. This topic was modified 8 years, 3 months ago by ar.richter.

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2. ★★★★★ runarndgtndizzy

   10.5y ago

   For the most part it works like it should and I like the functionality of it. However this plugin is useless on a mobile device when your site is responsive. I had to remove it. The other issue I find is the image gallery doesn’t always reset it self and tends to get stuck. I have used the Owl Carousel on a Joomla site and works flawless. WordPress needs a little work. Still recommend though.

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3. ★★★★★ bonsaigil

   10.5y ago

   Thanks for this, I was looking for an easy way to upload client logos without having to delve into the code. What would make your plugin super awesome!? To be able to add text as well as images for testimonials The ability to turn off the script dependencies for those who already have them minified and concatenated in the WordPress theme. Putting the scripts in the footer Keep up the awesome work : )

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4. ★★★★★ Flector

   11.0y ago

   really thanks

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.3

Growth timeline

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

1. 2025-06-27 300+ → 200+ down after 16 days in tier
2. 2025-06-11 200+ → 300+ up after 1 days in tier
3. 2025-06-10 300+ → 200+ down after 193 days in tier
4. 2024-11-29 400+ → 300+ down after 4 days in tier
5. 2024-11-25 300+ → 400+ up after 2 days in tier
6. 2024-11-23 400+ → 300+ down after 1 days in tier
7. 2024-11-22 300+ → 400+ up after 4 days in tier
8. 2024-11-18 400+ → 300+ down after 1 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel 70K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• Image Slider 4K+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B
• Slick Slider 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B
• Slider, Carousel, and Slideshow by Slider Factory – Image Slider, Video Slider 2K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A
• Cinza Slider 100+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B
• Slideshow Reloaded 100+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags D

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WP Owl Carousel: 200+ active installs, 4.3★ (4 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wp-owl-carousel