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Shader Carousel — WordPress Slider Plugin

by FWD · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0 Tested up to WP 7.0.7 PHP 8.0+

Shader Carousel has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 678 downloads all time. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on May 21, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.

Shader Carousel at a glance

Active installs
10+
was 20+ 30 days ago
Total downloads
678
Downloads, last 30 days
55
30-day growth
–
downloads vs the previous 30 days

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 7.0.7, not yet with the current 7.1.3

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

Download and install history

99 downloads over the last 49 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.

Downloads per day
Shader Carousel downloads per day05101520Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Downloads per day
Active installs
Shader Carousel active installs05101520Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Active installs
Rating out of 5
Shader Carousel rating00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Rating out of 5
Reviews
Shader Carousel review count00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Reviews

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
7.0.7
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 October 23, 2026.

Is Shader Carousel still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on May 21, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.

Is Shader Carousel free?

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