Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Slick Slider currently ranks #4957 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4939, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 16 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 6% versus the month before (15/day).
- The latest release, v0.5.3, shipped on Jul 25, 2026 (84 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #4957 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4971 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4971 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4940 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 17 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 17 |
| 2026-07-31 | 32 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Slick Slider
Detected on 1 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | Philipp Bammes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.5.3 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-25 |
| Added to directory | 2016-10-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Turn your native WordPress galleries into beautiful fully responsive sliders. Adjust the slider to your needs on a per gallery base.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Slick Slider?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Slick Slider?
As of October 17, 2026, Slick Slider ranks #4957 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4939.
When was Slick Slider last updated?
Slick Slider was last updated on July 25, 2026 (version 0.5.3). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Slick Slider?
Slick Slider is developed by Philipp Bammes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2016.
