Responsive Thumbnail Slider
by Nks · Blocks
Also makes 18 other plugins · 21.7K+ installs across the portfolio →
A fast, lightweight responsive thumbnail slider for WordPress — modern animation engine, lightbox, captions, and full theme/builder compatibility.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈1.8K estimated
Momentum
+6%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “gutenberg block” for “thumbnail”. “gutenberg block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “thumbnail” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 71 average across 2,524 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.9%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 105.6K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,578 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 59 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 23 reviews, smoothed to 4.19★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →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.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
12%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
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.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| simple configurable responsive slider | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| thumbnail slider your tag | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| thumbnail logo slider | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| responsive post thumbnail | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| thumbnail carousel your tag | #6 | #9 | 0 |
| responsive banner slider | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| responsive slider your tag | #11 | #19 | down 1 |
| thumbnail | #14 | #17 | down 1 |
| responsive jquery slider | #5 | #8 | 0 |
| responsive jquery slider wordpress | #6 | #9 | 0 |
| ad slider | #7 | #11 | down 1 |
| jquery responsive image slider | #7 | #11 | 0 |
| wp responsive jquery slider | #7 | #12 | up 1 |
| vertical thumbnail slider | #8 | #15 | down 1 |
| responsive | #24 | #20 | down 1 |
| simple responsive slider | #9 | #11 | 0 |
| responsive slider full | #11 | #16 | 0 |
| responsive background slider | #11 | #17 | 0 |
| wordpress thumbnail slider lightbox | #12 | #16 | down 1 |
| responsive content slider | #13 | #18 | 0 |
| gutenberg block your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| image slider your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
109 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 78 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “gutenberg block” for “thumbnail”. “gutenberg block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “thumbnail” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “responsive slider”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 2.3K · peaks are release surges
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.1.53 · 2 Sep 2026
25
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 86% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3 months ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 2K.
Install history since 23 Oct 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Khoa9.3y ago
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Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ preechamon10.0y ago
I will appreciate it if anyone could be of help with my question. I’m using a classipress theme, does anybody know how to get this slider to show in the widget directory so I can maneuver it to wherever I want Thanks for your time?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ patriotbg10.6y ago
Finaly I found the image slider plugin that I have looking for! Very intuitive to work and the support is attentive and always receive quick feedback. Keep the good work!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ SoftwareDrone10.6y ago
Easy to install, easy to configure, the radiused edges of the images looks professional. Most of all, the support is outstanding and that makes all the difference. One more thing: Unless you like working for free, buy the PRO version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Joe Travis10.7y ago
I love this plugin, and if you need service as I did they get right on it and don’t stop until your satisfied. Thanks again Nik. Joe Travis Travis Cycle Inc.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ CLGolden11.1y ago
The free version works just fine. If you want to be able to control order of thumnbnail images, you have to buy the Pro version. At $16, that’s okay with me. Had trouble with the Pro version, but developer got right back with me and fixed it. Really happy with the support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Tigaruk211.2y ago
Been using this for a couple weeks now and works brilliantly. Had a minor issue when it came to usage on phones but the developer fixed it quickly and now its perfect.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lal195411.4y ago
It was easy to install and did exactly what it advertised. Easy to add new sliders and images. I needed a quick modification to randomize images and the developer took care of it within an hour.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.1.14 Fixed gif images not working 1.1.14
- — Version 1.1.13 Added webp image support 1.1.13
- — Version 1.1.12 Fixed E_Error – Too few arguments to function 1.1.12
- — Version 1.1.11 Make shortcode compitible with block editor Tested with WordPress 6.3 1.1.11
- — Version 1.1.10 Fixed vulnerability. Tested with WordPress 6.2 1.1.10
- — Version 1.1.9 Fixed, page not refreshed after adding mass images. Tested with WordPress 6.1 1.1.9
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 7 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.1.53). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Responsive Thumbnail Slider < 1.1.53 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via 'id' Parameter ↗2026-07-31 CVE-2026-18344 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.1.53 Patched in 1.1.53
- 2025-03-14 CVE-2019-25222 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.0.4 Patched in 1.0.5
- 2023-04-18 CVE-2023-1915 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.1.10 Patched in 1.1.10
- 2023-04-17 CVE-2023-2120 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.1.9 Patched in 1.1.10
- Patched High · 7.1 Thumbnail carousel slider < 1.0.1 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting and Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗2020-12-28 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.0.1 Patched in 1.0.1
- Patched High · 8.8 Responsive Thumbnail Slider < 1.0.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗2015-08-29 CVE-2015-10144 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 1.0.1 Patched in 1.0.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.2
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use it", "great for", "if you need").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor, Divi.
- ✓ Headings and lists 5 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,585 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "responsive slider" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-08-15 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-08-14 1K+ → 2K+ up after 13 days in tier
- 2026-08-01 2K+ → 1K+ down after 659 days in tier
- 2024-10-11 3K+ → 2K+ down after 528 days in tier
- 2023-05-02 4K+ → 3K+ down after 406 days in tier
- 2022-03-22 6K+ → 4K+ down after 979 days in tier
- 2019-07-17 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1276 days in tier
- 2016-01-18 6K+ → 7K+ up
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).
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CC Thumbnail Logo Slider 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Ultimate Responsive Image Slider 30K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
Serious Slider 20K+ installs · 3.7★ · 2 shared tags B -
Slider by 10Web – Responsive Image Slider 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags B -
Ovation Elements 10K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags B -
Carousel Block – Showcase Images in Elegant Sliding Displays 7K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
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