That’s where Slider Block Plugins come in.

In this post, we’ve handpicked the best WordPress slider block plugins available in 2025. These plugins are block-native, meaning you can create and customize sliders directly in the block editor — visually, and without writing a single line of code.

Whether you’re looking for a lightweight image slider or a full-featured content carousel, you’ll find the right option below.

Let’s dive in.

Note: “Content Support” refers to the ability to add text, buttons, or blocks inside each slide.

1. Sliderberg

Sliderberg is a block-based WordPress slider plugin built specifically for the Gutenberg editor. Unlike traditional slider plugins that rely on shortcodes or external builders, Sliderberg lets you “slide anything” inside the native WordPress Block Editor — images, testimonials, banners, calls to action, or even custom block layouts.

The plugin is currently under development and aims to be the most intuitive, lightweight, and flexible slider solution for block-based websites. It focuses on ease of use, performance, and clean integration with Gutenberg.

Sliderberg is designed for bloggers, creators, marketers, and site owners who want full visual control of their sliders without bloated interfaces or extra dependencies.

Key Features:

• Block-first slider – Create sliders directly in Gutenberg, no shortcodes needed
• Slide anything: images, text, buttons, icons, testimonials, content layouts
• Customize transitions, autoplay, navigation arrows, dots, and layout
• Lightweight and optimized for performance
• Fully responsive and mobile-friendly
• Visual controls — edit everything from inside the block panel

Pricing

Sliderberg will offer both free and pro versions:

• Free Version: Launching soon on WordPress.org
• Pro Version: Pricing will be announced at launch and will include advanced features, design controls, and exclusive slider templates.

2. Ultimate Blocks

Ultimate Blocks is a powerful Gutenberg block plugin designed to help bloggers, marketers, and content creators build better pages with the default WordPress Block Editor. It comes with a growing collection of blocks focused on content presentation, engagement, and UX — including review blocks, table of contents, tabbed content, call to action, styled boxes, and more.

One of its most recent additions is the Image Slider Block — a lightweight, easy-to-use slider block built specifically for the Gutenberg editor. It allows users to create clean, responsive image sliders without any third-party page builder or heavy scripts. You can adjust navigation arrows, autoplay speed, transition effects, dots, and more — all within the block editor interface.

Whether you’re showcasing a gallery, featured images, or even banners in a blog post, the Image Slider Block makes it effortless.

Key Features:

• Image Slider Block – Easily add responsive image sliders with optional autoplay, navigation arrows, and dots.
• Customize transition speed, looping, and slider height.
• Supports full-width or contained slider layouts.
• Seamless Gutenberg block integration (no shortcodes or external interfaces).
• Built for performance – minimal JavaScript, lightweight output.
• Comes with 20+ other content-focused blocks like Review, HowTo Schema, CTA, TOC, Tabs, and more.

Pricing

Ultimate Blocks offers both a free and a pro version.

• Free Plan: Available on WordPress.org with core blocks, including the Image Slider Block.
• Pro Plan:
  • $49/year for 1 site
  • $69/year for 10 sites
  • $89/year for unlimited sites
  • Lifetime plans also available

3. Kadence Blocks

Kadence Blocks is a popular Gutenberg block suite that empowers users to create beautiful, responsive pages without relying on third-party builders. It’s well-known for its design flexibility and performance-friendly architecture.

For slider functionality, Kadence offers two options:

• A basic slider built into the free Advanced Gallery Block
• A powerful Advanced Slider Block, available in the Pro version only

The Advanced Slider Block gives users full control over slide content — you can add text, buttons, images, and even custom blocks to each slide. It supports multiple layers, animation effects, background options, and responsive controls. This makes it ideal for creating hero sliders, content carousels, or promotional sections within the Gutenberg editor.

Key Features:

• Advanced Slider Block (Pro): Add layered content including headings, buttons, and custom layouts inside slides.
• Slider option in Advanced Gallery (Free): For quick image carousels without extra setup.
• Flexible design controls – control padding, alignment, and animation per slide.
• Slider settings: transition speed, autoplay, infinite loop, fade/slide effect.
• Full responsive controls with per-device visibility settings.

Pricing

• Free Version: Includes Advanced Gallery with basic slider view.
• Kadence Blocks Pro:
  • Starts at $119/year for 5 sites
  • Includes Pro blocks like Advanced Slider, Animation on Scroll, etc.
  • Part of the full Kadence Bundle at $149/year for multiple tools

4. Stackable

Stackable is one of the most polished and design-forward Gutenberg block libraries available. It provides a powerful UI kit for building advanced layouts directly in the block editor — with a focus on flexibility, responsiveness, and speed.

Among its many content and layout blocks, Stackable includes a dedicated Carousel Block (available in both free and premium versions). The Carousel Block is designed for showcasing multiple items — like images, blog posts, testimonials, or features — in a horizontally scrollable slider format.

The block is highly customizable, allowing you to adjust the number of visible items, scrolling behavior, spacing, and responsiveness. It’s not just for image sliders — you can slide any type of content, making it ideal for marketing and portfolio use cases.

Key Features:

• Dedicated Carousel Block (Free + Pro) – Slide any content including images, icons, text, buttons, and more.
• Customize slide spacing, number of items, alignment, and responsive breakpoints.
• Supports auto-slide, infinite loop, and transition speed.
• Full design controls: typography, colors, gradients, hover effects.
• Compatible with dynamic content and global styles.

Pricing

• Free Version: Includes the Carousel Block with limited options.
• Pro Version:
  • $49/year for 1 site
  • $99/year for 3 sites
  • $149/year for unlimited sites
  • Lifetime license available at $499

5. Otter Blocks

Otter Blocks is a lightweight Gutenberg block plugin by ThemeIsle that focuses on enhancing the WordPress Block Editor with useful, performance-optimized blocks. It’s popular for its clean interface, ease of use, and compatibility with most themes — especially Neve and other ThemeIsle products.

Among its 20+ blocks is a dedicated Slider Block, available in the free version. The block allows you to create clean, responsive sliders right inside the editor. You can add text, buttons, and images to each slide and configure transitions, autoplay, arrows, and dots. It’s great for homepage banners, testimonials, product highlights, or blog intros.

The block is beginner-friendly but still provides just enough design flexibility for most use cases.

Key Features:

• Dedicated Slider Block (Free): Create responsive sliders with media, text, buttons, and background options.
• Supports autoplay, infinite loop, arrows, and dots.
• Customize slide height, spacing, alignment, and content layout.
• Mobile-responsive and lightweight – optimized for speed.
• Works well alongside other blocks in Otter (like Section, Accordion, and Icon blocks).

Pricing

• Free Version: Includes the Slider Block and all other blocks.
• Pro Version:
  • Adds dynamic content, conditional display, animations on scroll, etc.
  • Starts at $49/year for 1 site
  • $89/year for 3 sites
  • $149/year for unlimited sites

6. Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg

Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg is a free, standalone plugin developed specifically to add a simple image carousel block to the WordPress Block Editor. It’s lightweight, straightforward, and ideal for users who just want to display image sliders without relying on larger block libraries or page builders.

Once activated, it adds a Carousel Block that lets you upload images or select from the media library. The plugin supports key slider features like autoplay, infinite loop, navigation arrows, and dots. While it doesn’t offer advanced content-in-slide capabilities, it’s perfect for galleries, product showcases, or client logos.

If you want a no-nonsense, Gutenberg-native slider for images, this is one of the simplest options out there.

Key Features:

• Image Carousel Block – Create simple, responsive image sliders in Gutenberg.
• Includes autoplay, looping, arrows, and dot navigation.
• Minimal UI, no learning curve — works out of the box.
• Fully responsive and mobile-friendly.
• Adds only one block — no bloat.

Pricing

• Completely Free on WordPress.org
• No pro version or upsell — simple and straightforward.

7. GutSlider

GutSlider is a Gutenberg-first slider plugin that adds a dedicated Slider Block to your block editor. It’s designed to make adding image sliders fast and intuitive, without requiring shortcodes or external builders.

The GutSlider block lets you insert multiple images and configure core slider functionality like autoplay, navigation arrows, dot indicators, and slide speed. It’s a no-frills plugin with a clean interface and enough flexibility for most use cases — perfect for portfolios, image galleries, and hero banners.

It’s particularly appealing to those who want a focused, block-native slider experience without extra baggage or complicated options.

Key Features:

• Dedicated Slider Block for Gutenberg
• Autoplay, infinite loop, transition speed, and delay settings
• Optional navigation arrows and dots
• Slide alignment and responsive controls
• Lightweight and optimized for Gutenberg

Pricing

• Free on WordPress.org
• No premium version or upsells.

8. B Slider

B Slider is a simple and lightweight WordPress slider plugin built specifically for the Gutenberg block editor. It adds a dedicated Slider Block to Gutenberg, allowing you to quickly insert and configure image sliders without using any external shortcodes or page builders.

The plugin is designed for ease of use — just select or upload images, choose your slider settings (autoplay, loop, transition delay), and you’re done. It also supports navigation arrows and dot indicators, making it suitable for basic image showcases or banner sliders.

While not packed with advanced features, B Slider is a good option if you want a straightforward image slider that just works inside the block editor.

Key Features:

• Dedicated Gutenberg Slider Block
• Autoplay, looping, delay, and transition speed controls
• Optional arrows and dots for navigation
• Minimal setup with instant preview in the block editor
• Mobile responsive and clean layout

Pricing

• Free on WordPress.org
• There is no premium version — everything is included in the free plugin.

9. Galleryberg

Galleryberg is not a traditional slider plugin, but its beautifully designed lightbox viewer creates a smooth, slider-like browsing experience for images. If you prefer displaying an image grid and letting users navigate through photos in a sleek popup slider, Galleryberg is a great addition to your website.

The plugin is fully block-based and integrates seamlessly with Gutenberg. It offers multiple gallery layouts, hover effects, captions, and an elegant lightbox that allows visitors to swipe or click through images just like a slider. Although it isn’t built for sliding full block content, the lightbox navigation makes it a solid alternative when you want something simple, clean, and visually engaging.

Key Features

• Modern Lightbox with Slider-like Navigation: Users can move through images smoothly inside the popup — similar to a gallery slider.
• Multiple Gallery Layouts: Including Grid, Masonry, and Justified (depending on version), making it easy to match your design style.
• Hover Effects & Captions: Enhance the viewing experience with customizable hover styles and image captions.
• Lightweight & Fully Gutenberg Native: Designed as a pure block plugin with no bloated scripts.
• Responsive & Mobile-Friendly: Images and the lightbox adapt beautifully to any screen size.
• Pro Version Available: Adds more layouts, effects, and customization options.

Pricing

• Free Version: Available on WordPress.org
• Pro Version: Starts at $49 for unlimited sites.

Conclusion

The Block Editor has come a long way — and so have slider plugins.

If you’re looking for a flexible, block-native slider plugin, these options offer a great starting point. For simple image sliders, free plugins like B Slider, GutSlider, or Carousel Slider Block are solid choices. For more dynamic sliders with content blocks, Ultimate Blocks, Stackable, and Otter Blocks offer a user-friendly experience.

But if you want a future-ready solution built exclusively for the block editor, keep your eyes on Sliderberg — designed to let you slide anything you can imagine, visually and effortlessly.

Instead of showing one slide at a time, a carousel keeps your layout compact while allowing viewers to explore more. With Sliderberg, you can create a responsive carousel slider directly within the WordPress editor, eliminating the need for extra tools or code.

This guide walks you through the entire process, from adding the slider block to customizing the carousel layout. Take a look at the demo of the carousel slide I’m going to create today.

Step 1: Install and Activate Sliderberg

First, you need to install the Sliderberg plugin:

1. Go to Plugins → Add New from your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for Sliderberg
3. Click Install Now, then Activate

Once activated, the Sliderberg block becomes available inside the editor.

For further detailed information, please refer to our documentation on “How to Install and Activate Sliderberg.”

Step 2: Insert the Sliderberg Block and Enable Carousel

Open the post or page where you want to insert the carousel slider.

1. Click the + icon to insert a new block.
2. Search for Sliderberg in the block search box.
3. Select the Slideberg block, and it will be inserted.

Select “Blocks Slider” after inserting the Sliderberg block.

Now do the following.

1. Select the slider.
2. Click on the Carousel Settings.
3. Now activate the “Enable Carousel Mode.”

Step 3: Design Your First Slider

Upload Images or select a Solid color from the color picker.

For my case, I will add an image.

1. Select the Upload option to add a custom image.
2. Select Your Image file from your directory and click “Open.”
3. Click the Select button, and it will be inserted into the editor.

Step 4: Add Text Content to your Slide

Now, add text content to your slide. You can add Headings and paragraph blocks as text content.

If you want, you can also delete those headings and paragraph blocks inside the carousel slider, just like any other block you delete. To delete a block:

1. Select the Block you want to delete.
2. Click the Three Dots.
3. Select the Delete option.

You can choose the color of the text content from the right side panel.

Step 5: Add More Slides

• Click the Add Slide to add a new slide to the slider.
• Repeat steps 3 and 4.

Alternative Method: Duplicate the Current Slide

1. Click on the Duplicate Slide Button
2. Change the Text Content

Next, follow the following:

1. Select the slide.
2. Click on the Background Settings.
3. Click Replace Image.

Follow the following steps.

• Upload your custom image or select from the media library.
• Repeat the Alternative Method if you want to add more slides.

Step 6: Customize the Slideshow Settings

Click the outer Sliderberg block (not a single slide) to open the settings sidebar. From here, you can:

1. Go to Animation Settings
2. Set Transition Effects and Duration
3. Lastly, set Transition Easing.

Next, go to Autoplay Settings to modify options related to Autoplay.

1. Activate the “Enable Autoplay” option.
2. Adjust Autoplay Speed.
3. Enable the “Pause on Hover” option.

To adjust the navigation, explore the Navigation Settings. There, you can modify the navigation type, placement, shape, size, arrow color, background color, opacity, and other settings.

Lastly, take a look at the Carousel Settings. In the Carousel Settings, you can adjust the number of slides to show, slides to scroll, and slide spacing.

Keep the Infinite Loop option enabled if you want your carousel slider to show images continuously.

And that’s all the settings to adjust to create a carousel slider in WordPress. The final demo is below.

After completing the carousel slider, save or publish the post or page.

Final Thoughts!

Carousel sliders are a great way to showcase more content in less space, and Sliderberg makes it incredibly simple to build one in WordPress.

With full block support, customizable layout options, and mobile responsiveness built in, you can create carousels that are both beautiful and functional.

Read More!

How to Add a Slideshow in WordPress
How to Create a WordPress Testimonial Slider
How to Create an Image and Text Slider in WordPress
How to Overlay Text on WordPress Slider Images
How to Add a Text Slider in WordPress the Right Way

Sliderberg is fast, flexible, and fully block-based, meaning you can add anything inside each slide: images, text, buttons, videos, or even full layouts.

Here’s how to create a beautiful slideshow using Sliderberg in just a few steps. Check out the demo below.

Step 1: Install and Activate Sliderberg

First, you need to install the Sliderberg plugin:

1. Go to Plugins → Add New from your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for Sliderberg
3. Click Install Now, then Activate

Once activated, the Sliderberg block becomes available inside the editor.

For further detailed information, please refer to our documentation on “How to Install and Activate Sliderberg.”

Step 2: Insert Sliderberg Block

Open the post or page where you want to insert the review slider.

1. Click the + icon to insert a new block.
2. Search for Sliderberg in the block search box.
3. Select the Slideberg block, and it will be inserted.

Your first review slide is now ready for editing.

Select “Blocks Slider” after inserting the Sliderberg block.

Step 3: Add Content to Your Slides

1. Upload Images or select a Solid color from the color picker.

For my case, I will add an image.

1. Select the Upload option to add a custom image.
2. Select Your Image file from your directory and click “Open.”
3. Click the Select button, and it will be inserted into the editor.

Step 4: Add Text Content to your Slide

Now, add text content to your slide. You can add Headings and paragraph blocks as text content.

You can choose the color of the text content from the right side panel.

Step 5: Add More Slides

1. Click the Add Slide to add a new slide to the slider.
2. Click the Duplicate Slide button to add a new duplicate slide of the original.

If you choose the “Add Slide” button, you have to design the layout again. The Duplicate button lets you duplicate the layout, including the image.

If you choose the Duplicate Slide button, replace the image and text content. All styles and layouts will remain intact.

To change the image of the new duplicated slide,

1. Select the slide first.
2. Click “Background Settings” on the right side.
3. Select Replace Image.

Now replace the image of the slide.

You can also replace your text content.

Repeat this process for all your slides, and your slideshow will be completed.

Step 6: Customize the Slideshow Settings

Click the outer Sliderberg block (not a single slide) to open the settings sidebar. From here, you can:

1. Go to Animation Settings
2. Set Transition Effects and Duration
3. Lastly, set Transition Easing.

Next, you can select Autoplay Settings to adjust options related to Autoplay.

• Activate the “Enable Autoplay” option.
• Adjust Autoplay Speed.
• Enable the “Pause on Hover” option.

In the Navigation Settings, you get the settings related to the navigation controls. You can adjust the navigation type, placement, shape, size, arrow color, background color, opacity, and other settings.

The Carousel mode allows you to turn the slide into a carousel. Since we are demonstrating how to create a slideshow, we will not modify any settings in the carousel.

Here is the full demo of the slideshow.

Before doing anything else, you must save or publish your post or page.

Final Thoughts!

Sliderberg lets you create stylish, customizable slideshows using nothing but the WordPress editor. If you want to showcase photos, rotating testimonials, or promoting services, you can build it quickly without relying on shortcodes or external editors.

Give it a try and turn your static content into something more interactive—one slide at a time.

Read More!

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• How to Create an Image and Text Slider in WordPress
• How to Overlay Text on WordPress Slider Images
• How to Add a Text Slider in WordPress the Right Way
• How to Build a Review Slider in WordPress

There are many ways to build sliders in WordPress, but not all of them work well with text. Some require shortcodes. Others force you into templates. If you’re using the block editor and want full control over the content layout, a block-based slider is a better choice.

This guide will show you how to create a testimonial slider using Sliderberg. You’ll use regular blocks to add your content, and everything stays inside the editor with no special formatting or extra tools.

Create a WordPress Testimonial Slider

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A testimonial slider looks simple on the front end, but it gives you control over structure, spacing, and interaction. Using Sliderberg’s block-based approach, each testimonial becomes its own slide, with room for names, roles, star ratings, and styled quotes.

Step 1: Install and Activate Sliderberg

From your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins and click Add New. Search for Sliderberg Slider Blocks, then install and activate it. The slider block will now appear inside your editor.

Step 2: Add the Slider Block to Your Page

Open the page or post where you want to place the slider. Click the plus icon, search for Sliderberg, and insert the block. When prompted, choose Blocks Slider as the type.

Step 3: Set the Background for the First Slide

You’ll see a slide with a blank background. Choose a solid color or upload a subtle texture or soft image. Once the background is set, Sliderberg will automatically add a Heading and Paragraph block to the slide.

Step 4: Add Testimonial Content

Use the Heading block for the customer’s name or title. Use the Paragraph block for their feedback. You can use a Star Rating block, an Image block for a profile photo, a button block to trigger action, or any other blocks that fit into your description. 

To reposition everything together, select the slide’s parent container and adjust the alignment or spacing using the sidebar settings.

Step 5: Add More Testimonials

Click Add Slide to create a new slide and repeat the process. Each slide can have different content, or you can use the Duplicate Slide button if you want to copy a layout and just change the text. This is useful when your slides follow the same format.

Step 6: Customize the Slider

Click the outer edge of the slider to select it. From the settings panel, you can change the transition effect, enable autoplay, adjust the speed, and style the arrows and dots. For testimonials, a Fade transition usually works well because it keeps the flow calm and easy to read.

Final Thoughts

Testimonial sliders help your visitors connect with real experiences, one at a time. When built directly inside the editor, they become easy to update, easy to style, and fully part of your content. You can adjust the layout, background, and animations to match your site without using a separate builder.

Content sliders offer a smarter way to handle that. They rotate entire blocks of content within a single space, so you can show more without overwhelming the layout. You’re not limited to images either. Text, buttons, videos, and layouts all work.

This article covers the best WordPress content slider plugins built for real content. Each one helps you create flexible animated sliders using Gutenberg or other popular editors.

Sliderberg

Sliderberg helps you guide attention one block at a time without cluttering your layout. It turns each slide into a canvas where you can place text, images, buttons, or any other block. Everything happens inside the WordPress editor, so there’s no need to switch between panels or deal with shortcodes.

The plugin supports classic slide, fade, and zoom transitions. You can choose to autoplay your slider, pause on hover, or let users navigate with arrows and dot indicators. There’s also a carousel mode if you prefer to show multiple slides at once. From adjusting arrow shape and position to customizing dot colors, the settings give you full control without feeling overwhelmed.

Sliderberg fits perfectly in workflows where consistency and flexibility matter. Because it uses native blocks, your content stays readable, editable, and responsive without any extra formatting or third-party styling.

Top Features

• Build sliders using Gutenberg blocks.
• Use slide, fade, or zoom transitions.
• Add any content, including headings, buttons, or media.
• Supports autoplay with custom speed and pause on hover.
• Carousel mode is available for multi-slide views.
• Custom arrow shape, size, color, and placement.
• Dot navigation with color options.
• Responsive and accessible design with swipe support.

Price

Sliderberg is free to use, with a Pro version starting at $49 per year.

Smart Slider 3

Smart Slider 3 is built for anyone who wants to go beyond image sliders and start building layered, animated content displays. It works inside WordPress with a visual editor that feels close to using a page builder.

The plugin gives you full control over structure and styling. You can add layers like images, text, buttons, videos, and headings. The drag and drop editor supports both default and absolute positioning, so you can arrange elements in columns or move them freely. Slide switching animations, touch controls, static overlays, and device-specific adjustments all come built in. You can work with images, posts, or videos and set up autoplay, navigation arrows, or thumbnails depending on your layout needs.

The plugin also supports dynamic slides from multiple sources, including posts, custom post types, WooCommerce products, social platforms, and gallery plugins. It includes a timeline editor for animations, layer snapping, font and style controls, and several pre-designed sliders to get started quickly. 

Top Features

• Visual slide editor with absolute and default positioning.
• Responsive layout with adaptive font sizing and breakpoints.
• Dynamic content from posts, YouTube, Vimeo, and more.
• Full control over slider navigation and animations.
• Page builder support including Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg.
• Pre-designed templates and slide library for faster setup.
• SEO optimized output and multi-site compatibility.
• Customizable layers including image, text, heading, and video.

Price

Smart Slider 3 is free, with a Pro version available for $49 per year. 

MetaSlider

MetaSlider is a flexible and content-rich slider plugin designed to handle almost any kind of slideshow. From images, videos, to post feeds and WooCommerce products, it offers a clean drag-and-drop interface that makes building sliders feel simple and straightforward. 

MetaSlider supports multiple content types, including images, videos from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, local files, and external links. You can also build dynamic post sliders using blog posts, events, or product feeds. The built-in theme editor lets you style your slider layout, captions, navigation, and animation effects. Every slider adapts responsively and comes with SEO fields for better visibility in search engines. You can fine-tune how each slide appears using smart cropping, custom breakpoints, and transition timing controls.

The plugin also includes layer-based animated slides, thumbnail and filmstrip navigation, and support for accessibility features like screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation. Developers can extend functionality through filters and actions. MetaSlider even integrates Unsplash, WooCommerce, The Events Calendar, and custom post types to support a wide range of content displays.

Top Features

• Drag-and-drop slider builder with media library support.
• Compatible with Gutenberg and all major page builders.
• Supports images, videos, post feeds, and WooCommerce content.
• Theme editor with live preview for slider design.
• Thumbnail and filmstrip navigation options.
• Optimized for SEO and responsive. 
• Integration with Unsplash, WooCommerce, and The Events Calendar.
• Built-in accessibility features for screen readers and keyboard users.

Price

MetaSlider offers a free version with the Pro version starting at $39.50 per year.

Slider Revolution

Slider Revolution is a visual design plugin that lets you build sliders, carousels, hero sections, and even full landing pages without coding. Its editor is built for speed and control, so you can focus on layout, motion, and content without dealing with complex interfaces.

The plugin comes with over two hundred templates you can customize instantly. You can design with layers including text, video, icons, and shapes while adjusting how everything looks across desktop, tablet, and mobile. Backgrounds can include images, videos, or gradients. You also get full animation control through keyframes, styling tools, and layout containers. Built-in smart loading keeps your sliders fast and responsive.

You can add particles, mouse interactions, scroll-triggered video playback, and advanced transitions. You’ll find addons like panoramic view, animated charts, and slicing effects bring unique design options. Whether you’re building a basic slider or a complete front page, every module stays flexible and optimized.

Top Features

• Visual editor with full layer control and device previews.
• 250-plus templates for sliders, carousels, and hero sections.
• Keyframe-based animations and creative transition effects.
• Drag-and-drop layers for text, video, icons, and shapes.
• Addons for particles, scroll video, slicing, and charts.
• Responsive layout controls with smart image loading.
• Support for dynamic content and interactive design.
• Works as a full layout builder for pages and sections.

Price

Slider Revolution is a premium plugin with the full version starting at $35.

Soliloquy

Soliloquy is a straightforward and powerful slider plugin that focuses on speed, ease of use, and design flexibility. It is built with a drag-and-drop editor that makes slider creation feel like part of the native WordPress experience. 

Soliloquy lets you add carousels, lightbox slides, thumbnail navigation, and scheduled sliders using its prebuilt templates and flexible block-based builder. It supports dynamic slides from posts, products, Instagram, PDFs, or even custom HTML. Every slider is responsive by default and optimized for SEO and performance across devices. You can set transition effects, autoplay, and layer controls while fine-tuning speed and appearance settings to match your site.

The plugin also includes support for WooCommerce product sliders, featured content, and custom scheduling. Developers can extend functionality using hooks and filters. Soliloquy offers smart cropping, Pinterest integration, and tools to protect images from downloads.

Top Features

• Drag-and-drop slider builder with full Gutenberg support.
• Fully responsive design with smart cropping and SEO markup.
• Supports dynamic slides from posts, products, or social sources.
• Lightbox, carousel, and thumbnail navigation included.
• Transition effects with control over speed and auto-play.
• WooCommerce integration and featured content display.
• Schedule sliders and protect images with built-in tools.

Price

Soliloquy offers a free version, with the premium version starting at $19.

LayerSlider

LayerSlider is a complete visual content design tool that lets you build more than just sliders. It works as a graphic editor, animation builder, and layout creator for everything from image sliders and popups to hero sections and entire page templates. 

LayerSlider supports a wide range of layouts and content types. You can work with images, video, text, icons, buttons, and even HTML to create layered slides and dynamic animations. The interface offers timeline editing, live previews, drag-and-drop layer positioning, and built-in guides for alignment. Projects stay responsive across all devices, and you can create alternative layouts for mobile, tablet, or desktop views. Navigation tools include thumbnail previews, keyboard support, and swipe gestures, with options for scheduling, looping, or scroll-based interactions.

You can use parallax scrolling, 3D transitions, Ken Burns zoom, or hover-based animations for interactivity. The editor includes over two hundred built-in transitions, reusable templates, special layer actions, and support for self-hosted video and audio. Every feature is built to balance creative freedom with performance and device optimization.

Top Features

• Visual timeline editor with layered content and animation control.
• Support for sliders, popups, hero sections, and full-page layouts.
• Drag-and-drop interface with live preview and undo history.
• Layer types include images, videos, text, buttons, shapes, and SVGs.
• 200 plus transitions with 2D, 3D, and parallax effects.
• Custom layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens.
• Dynamic sliders from posts, pages, and mixed content sources.
• Integration with page builders like Elementor, Gutenberg, and WPBakery.

Price

LayerSlider is a premium plugin with the full version starting at $28.

Content Slider Block

Content Slider Block is a dedicated Gutenberg plugin that helps you create visually engaging carousels without leaving the block editor. It adds a new block that blends directly into your editing workflow and gives you full control over how each slide looks and behaves. 

The plugin supports image, gradient, or solid color backgrounds per slide. You can add titles, descriptions, and buttons to each slide, then adjust their typography, spacing, colors, and alignment. Content positioning is flexible, with the ability to drag elements into place and arrange the layout to match your design needs. You can also customize link behavior, button padding, and border styling for a more tailored user experience. Everything is built to be responsive, so your sliders look polished on all devices.

You’ll also have features like slide sorting, autoplay with timing controls, mousewheel navigation, and a range of effects including slide, fade, cube, and coverflow. You can control the display of pagination and navigation elements on different devices and adjust their styles to fit your layout. The plugin also supports shortcode usage, so you can place your sliders wherever needed across your site.

Top Features

• Slide backgrounds using image, gradient, or color.
• Add title, description, and button to each slide.
• Typography and button styling with full customization.
• Drag-and-drop content positioning within slides.
• Transition effects include slide, fade, cube, and coverflow.
• Autoplay controls, slide timing, and loop settings.
• Device-specific visibility for navigation and pagination.
• Shortcode support for inserting sliders anywhere.

Price

Content Slider Block is free with the full version starting at $29.99.

Conclusion

Sliders have become more than just moving banners. They help organize content, capture attention, and guide visitors through what matters most on a page. They work especially well when space is limited, but the message isn’t. 

From storytelling to showcasing, sliders create structure without clutter. As long as the content is clear, the movement purposeful, and the layout responsive, sliders remain one of the most effective ways to make a site feel dynamic and engaging.

Explore their demos, test their editors, and pick the one that works best with how you build your site. Remember, a good slider should never get in the way; it should quietly elevate your content while keeping things fast and responsive.

A combined image and text slider solves this by keeping attention on each slide while delivering your message clearly. It creates a natural pairing between visuals and copy, guiding the viewer without overwhelming them.

In this article, we’ll cover everything to help you learn how to create an image and text slider in WordPress. Let’s start. 

Create an Image and Text Slider in WordPress

A structured layout matters just as much as the content. With Sliderberg, you’ll be using familiar block-based tools to build slides where image and text work together in every frame.

Step 1: Install the Slider Plugin

From your WordPress dashboard, go to the plugin section and add a new plugin. Type Sliderberg in the search bar, then install and activate it once it appears.

Step 2: Insert the Image and Text Slider Block

Open the editor for any page or post and add a new block using the block inserter (+ sign).  Search for Sliderberg Slider and insert it into your content. Right after adding the block, select the layout type called Blocks Slider to continue.

Step 3: Add a Background Image or Color to the Slide

Before editing any content, choose a background for the default slide. You can set either an image or a solid color. Once the background is applied, a Heading and Paragraph block will automatically appear inside the slide. These are fully editable and function like standard Gutenberg blocks.

Step 4: Edit and Style the Text Content in the Slider

Click into the Heading or Paragraph block to enter your message. Use the toolbar and sidebar settings to change size, color, alignment, or font. 

To shift the position of the overall content inside the slide, select the parent slide container and use the alignment tools. You can also replace the Paragraph block with any other block using the inserter.  

Step 5: Adjust Global Slider Settings

Click the outer edge of the main slider to access the full block settings. From here, you can change the transition style, animation speed, autoplay options, and navigation appearance. These changes apply across all slides for a consistent look.

Step 6: Add More Image and Text Slides

Once your first slide is ready, click Add Slide to create new ones. Each slide starts with the same structure, but you can customize the background, text, and layout individually or keep them uniform depending on your content needs.

Conclusion

A slider that combines images and text can do more than just decorate a page. It helps you shape a clear message, guide the viewer’s focus, and make your content feel more alive. With the right balance between visuals and words, each slide becomes a small but meaningful story.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to build a review slider using Sliderberg—complete with names, photos, review text, and ratings.

Step 1: Insert Sliderberg Block

Open the post or page where you want to insert the review slider. After that, follow the following.

1. Click the + icon to insert a new block.
2. Search for Sliderberg in the block search box.
3. Select the Slideberg block, and it will be inserted.

Select “Blocks Slider” after inserting the Sliderberg block.

Step 2: Insert Your Image

1. Click Upload (1) if you want to add an Image to your Slide. Or you can select an existing one from the media library (2)

2. Now select the image to upload from your directory.

Step 3: Add Your Text Content & Customize

Add your text content to your image.

You can choose the color of the text content from the right side panel.

Now, click on the image of the slide and click “Overlay Settings.”

Select the overlay color from the color picker.

Now, adjust the overlay opacity, and you are done.

After finishing all the customization, you must save or publish the post. So that’s how you overlay text on WordPress slider images using Sliderberg.

Final Thoughts

Text overlays are a simple way to turn static slider images into interactive content sections. With Sliderberg, you don’t need any custom code or third-party builders—use blocks you already know. Try combining bold headings with buttons or taglines to guide your visitors and drive engagement.

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A text slider fits right in. It focuses purely on the message, letting you rotate through short pieces of text with smooth transitions. You can add it to a blog, a service page, or even within a pricing section where content needs to stay readable and in motion.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of adding a text slider to your WordPress site using the Sliderberg plugin. Let’s start. 

Add a Text Slider in WordPress

In the following steps, you’ll insert the slider block, set a background for each slide, add your text content, and customize the overall slider settings. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Install and Activate Sliderberg

Start by installing the Sliderberg plugin from the WordPress plugin directory. Once activated, it will appear as a new block inside the WordPress block editor.

Step 2: Add the Sliderberg Block

Open the editor for the page or post where you want the text slider. Click the “+” button and search for Sliderberg. Insert the block. After that, you will be asked to choose a slider type. Choose the Blocks Slider to proceed.

Step 3: Add a Background to the First Slide

When the slide appears, the first thing you’ll see is the background selection interface. You won’t be able to add or edit any content until you choose a background. You can upload an image, select one from your media library, or pick a solid color from the options provided. Once the background is selected, the slide will load with a Heading and a Paragraph block by default, ready for you to edit.

Step 4: Add and Style Text Content

Click on the heading and paragraph blocks to add your text. You can use the toolbar or right sidebar to change alignment, font size, text color, and spacing.

If you want to change the position of the entire content group, click on the parent container of the slide and use the position tools available in the settings. You can also adjust the background, overlay, and related settings in the same panel.

If you want to add more content to the slide, such as extra paragraphs or a button, click the plus icon inside the slide and choose any block from the inserter.

Step 5: Add More Slides

Click the Add Slide button to insert another slide. Each new slide will follow the same structure. Choose a background first, then add your text. If you want to keep a consistent layout, you can use the Duplicate Slide button to copy an existing one.

Step 6: Customize Slider Settings

Select the main slider block to open the settings panel. From there, you can choose the transition style, enable autoplay, and adjust navigation controls. You can also fine-tune the placement and styling of arrows and dots, and much more. 

Final Thoughts

A text slider is a simple way to highlight key messages without overwhelming the page. With Sliderberg, each slide works like any other block layout, so you can focus on writing and design without learning anything new. Once it’s set up, updating or rearranging your content is just as easy as editing a paragraph.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to build a review slider using Sliderberg—complete with names, photos, review text, and ratings. See the demo of the review slider below that I will create today for this tutorial.

Now, let’s proceed to the steps for creating this awesome review slider.

Step 1: Install and Activate Sliderberg

To begin, install the Sliderberg plugin:

1. Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Search for Sliderberg in the plugin search box.
3. Click Install Now and then activate the plugin.

Now you’re ready to create your review slider.

Step 2: Insert Sliderberg Block

Open the post or page where you want to insert the review slider.

1. Click the + icon to insert a new block.
2. Search for Sliderberg in the block search box.
3. Select the Slideberg block, and it will be inserted.

Your first review slide is now ready for editing.

Step 3: Design the First Review Slide

Select “Blocks Slider” after inserting the Sliderberg block.

Click the “Add Slide” button (1) to add more slides. Select a solid color for the slide (2). For today’s tutorial, I will select a solid color.

Once you have set your background, you can add the actual review content to your review slider.

Add Your Text content and heading in the slider.

After adding the testimonial text, you can add star ratings. Since Sliderberg does not have its own Star Rating block, you can use the star ratings from below.

Copy Star Ratings

Click a button to copy the 5-star rating to your clipboard!

Copy

Copy

★★★★★ Copy

You can directly copy and use these star ratings inside the Sliderberg block. Here’s the demo below.

Step 4: Insert Image (Optional)

You can also add an image after or before the star rating. To add an image, insert the Column block and select the 5th style.

Now, select the middle column and insert the image block.

Click on the Add Image button (1), upload your image, or select an image file from your media library (2).

For the tutorial, I will upload my custom image for the review slider.

The Image block lets you adjust the image alignment and resize it according to your needs.

Lastly, add the reviewer’s name.

Step 5: Duplicate the Slide

In this step, you can create a new slide or duplicate the current slide. If you wish to add a new slide, click the Add Slide button.

Alternatively, you can click the Duplicate button to duplicate the current slide, which is a faster way to maintain consistent formatting.

Step 6: Slider Customization

After finishing creating the review slider, customize the whole appearance of the review slider.

You can customize the slider by editing its width, animation, autoplay, navigation, and carousel settings from the right-side panel.

Here is the full review slider below.

Impressive Slider plugin for WordPress

I’m impressed with the plugin—it lets you slide just about anything in WordPress. I tested it with images, galleries, videos, posts, and even WooCommerce products.

★★★★★

Istiak Ryhan. Founder of Dotcamp LLC.

Simple, Fast, and User-Friendly Slider Plugin

Lightweight and easy to use with an intuitive interface. Just be sure to select the correct slide before editing. Fast and reliable overall.

★★★★★

Imtiaz Rayhan. Founder of Ultimate Blocks.

Best Slider Plugin Ever!

This is the best slide block plugin I’ve used—extremely user-friendly and works seamlessly with the Gutenberg editor.

★★★★★

Akash. A WordPress User.

Once you have created the review slider, save or publish the post or page.

Final Thoughts!

With Sliderberg, building a review slider becomes a quick and customizable task. You can showcase social proof in a format that doesn’t take up much space but leaves a strong impression. Everything remains editable within the WordPress block editor, granting you complete control over design and content.

Try it out and let your happy customers speak for you—one slide at a time.

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This guide shows you how to create a video slider using Sliderberg and display embedded or uploaded videos inside each slide. The demo of the video slider I am going to create is below.

Step 1: Install and Activate Sliderberg

Start by installing the Sliderberg plugin if you haven’t already:

1. Go to Plugins from your Dashboard.
2. Now, click the Add New button.
3. Search for Sliderberg in the plugin search bar.
4. Click Install Now, then Activate the plugin.

Once activated, the plugin will be available as a block inside the editor.

Step 2: Insert Sliderberg Block

Open or create a new post or page and launch the Block Editor.

1. Click the + icon to add a block.
2. Search for Sliderberg in the search box.
3. Select Sliderberg when it appears.

Now, select the Block Slider option. It will open a new Slider Canvas.

Click the “Add Slide” button (1) to add more slides and select a solid color for your slide (2).

Add Your Text content and heading in the slider.

Tips: You can also add Images as your slide background. Again, you can change your width.

Step 3: Insert a Video into the Slide

In this step, we will add a video to our slide.

1. Click the “+” (Add Block) icon.
2. Type Video in the block search bar.
3. Select the Video Block when it appears.

You can upload a video, select one from the media library, or insert one from a URL.

But today, I will upload a custom video for my slider.

The settings related to the video block are located on the right-side panel.

After that, you can place a CTA button at the bottom of the video block. This helps you guide visitors to take action directly from the video.

Step 4: Duplicate and Customize More Slides

To add more video slides, click Duplicate Slide in the Sliderberg toolbar at the top of the editor.

After that, change the background color of your slide.

Next, you must update your text content in the slide and the button.

Tips: Learn more about how to add or Change Background Colors to Slides from here.

Next, select the video block inside the slider and click “Replace” (1). After that, you can replace your video by uploading a new one or selecting one from the media library (2).

And here is the final video slider below.

Don’t forget to save or publish your post or page when you are satisfied with the slider.

Final Thoughts

Sliderberg enables you to create sleek, responsive video sliders without relying on third-party builders. Add videos, layer in text and buttons, and control how each slide behaves—all using familiar WordPress blocks.

If you’re looking to showcase your story or highlight key content with motion, this is a great starting point.

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