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Shader Carousel — WordPress Slider Plugin

by FWD · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0 Tested up to WP 7.0.4 PHP 8.0+

Shader Carousel has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 579 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 21, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Shader Carousel at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
579
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Shader Carousel well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Responsive Layout – Fully responsive and adaptable to any device
  • Desktop & Mobile Optimized – iPhone, Android, and desktop browsers supported
  • Lazy Scrolling/Loading – Loads only when visible, improving performance
  • Customizable Size – Set any width, height, and aspect ratio
  • Multiple Display Types – Responsive or afterparent mode
  • Preloader – Optional animated preloader
  • Items Ratio – Portrait, landscape, or custom format
  • Infinite Loop – Optional infinite loop and non-infinite loop
  • Lightbox Video/Audio Support – Supports
  • Private Video & Audio – Password-protected content inside the lightbox
  • Chromecast Support – Cast MP4, MP3, or HLS/m3u8 files to TV and control playback
  • Video Thumbnails Live Preview – Auto-generated from VTT files

Details

A responsive 3D Shader/3D carousel carousel for images and video. Built with Three.js & WebGL. Lightweight, fast, and customizable.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Shader Carousel competes in

Tags

  • 3d carousel
  • carousel
  • carousel slider
  • slider
  • video slider

More from FWD

Version
1.0
Last updated
May 21, 2026
First published
Nov 10, 2025
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
8.0
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Shader Carousel FAQ

What does Shader Carousel do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Shader Carousel offers Responsive Layout – Fully responsive and adaptable to any device, Desktop & Mobile Optimized – iPhone, Android, and desktop browsers supported, Lazy Scrolling/Loading – Loads only when visible, improving performance, Customizable Size – Set any width, height, and aspect ratio and Multiple Display Types – Responsive or afterparent mode.

How many active installs does Shader Carousel have?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for Shader Carousel as of September 7, 2026.

Is Shader Carousel still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on May 21, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is Shader Carousel free?

Shader Carousel is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.