HG Slider — WordPress Slider Plugin
Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider
by richardgabriel · WordPress.org page · Website
HG Slider has 7,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 58,317 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on March 30, 2021, tested up to WordPress 5.7.17.
HG Slider at a glance
Is HG Slider well maintained?
HG Slider reviews and ratings
12 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where HG Slider ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that HG Slider appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Slider Plugins | #34 by tag, not in search | #71 | – |
| Best Gallery Plugins | #42 by tag, not in search | #83 | – |
HG Slider alternatives
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Details
A responsive image rotator plugin that easily creates WordPress slideshows. Now 100% Organic!
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings HG Slider competes in
Tags
- attachments
- flexslider
- gallery
- rotator
- slider
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- Version
- 2.1
- Last updated
- Mar 30, 2021
- First published
- Dec 21, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 5.7.17
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
HG Slider FAQ
How many active installs does HG Slider have?
WordPress.org reports 7,000+ active installs for HG Slider as of September 7, 2026.
Is HG Slider still maintained?
The last release was on March 30, 2021, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is HG Slider free?
HG Slider is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does HG Slider rank among Slider Plugins?
HG Slider is #71 in the WordPress.org Slider Plugins ranking.