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Product Slider and Carousel with Category for WooCommerce

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E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Product Slider and Carousel with Category for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create stunning product sliders and carousels for WooCommerce. Showcase best selling and featured products with ease. Fully compatible with Gutenberg.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 72+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Create beautiful product sliders and carousels for your WooCommerce store. This plugin allows you to showcase best selling and featured products in an engaging way.

You can easily display the product slider using shortcodes, and sort products by category. The plugin is designed to work seamlessly with your theme's original product design.

It offers multiple customization options, including autoplay settings, design parameters, and the ability to control the number of products displayed. Responsive design ensures that your sliders look great on all devices.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin offers a unique combination of product sliders and category displays for WooCommerce, with several other plugins providing similar but distinct features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports displaying WooCommerce category products for free
Good customer support with knowledgeable staff
Offers both product slider and carousel functionality
Includes a pro version with additional features
High user rating with majority positive reviews

Weaknesses

Not fully responsive, issues on small devices
Displays categories unexpectedly in the carousel
Does not allow HTML code in some areas
Image scaling issues leading to inconsistent box heights

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings and a few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and support, though some report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'Good plugin and great support.' - Scrub look
'Best Plugin and Best Service' - ophelia25
'It can show category products for free!' - benjamintemitope

Common complaints

Plugin is not responsive and does not work as shown in demo videos
Carousel unexpectedly shows categories instead of just products
Plugin does not work properly on small devices, especially below 786px breakpoint

Weaknesses

Medium security risk due to past stored XSS vulnerability fixed in version 2.8
Responsiveness issues on mobile devices
Unexpected display of categories in product carousel

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a free solution to display WooCommerce category products in sliders and carousels with good support and are primarily targeting desktop users.

Not ideal for

Users needing fully responsive sliders for mobile devices or those requiring strict control over displayed content without categories appearing in the carousel.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows displaying WooCommerce category products in sliders and carousels with basic customization options.

Pro version

The pro version typically includes advanced customization, additional slider styles, and enhanced support features.

Final Verdict

Product Slider and Carousel with Category for WooCommerce is a solid choice for users looking to showcase WooCommerce products and categories with a free and supported plugin. It excels in desktop environments and offers a pro version for extended features.

However, users should be cautious about its responsiveness on small devices and the unexpected display of categories in the carousel. The plugin has addressed past security issues, but users should keep it updated to ensure safety. Alternatives may be considered for those prioritizing mobile responsiveness and strict content control.