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Slick Slider

By Philipp Bammes

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Slick Slider Review - In-Depth Analysis

Slick Slider transforms WordPress galleries into responsive sliders. Customize each slider with various options for a tailored experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Slick Slider turns your native WordPress galleries into beautiful fully responsive sliders. Choose from a wide range of options to adjust all sliders to your needs with a simple click.

Slick Slider allows you to change default options valid for all sliders or to adjust them on a per gallery base. Available options include turning autoplay on or off, changing the speed of animation, and enabling fade effects.

You can also control the visibility of arrows and dots, use center mode to see partial slides, and make sliders infinite. Additional features include pausing on hover, adjusting slides to scroll and show, lazy loading for performance, and vertical sliders with RTL support.

Comparing to Alternatives

Slick Slider stands out among WordPress slider plugins for its simplicity and integration with the popular Slick JS library. While there are many slider plugins available, Slick Slider offers a straightforward approach without overwhelming features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy integration of Slick JS carousel.
Simple and lightweight plugin design.
Unique 'stack images up in rows' feature not commonly found in alternatives.
Positive user feedback highlighting ease of use and support.

Weaknesses

Lacks detailed usage instructions within the plugin.
No active maintenance updates recently noted by users.
Limited advanced customization options compared to premium sliders.
No official pro version or premium features.

User Sentiment Analysis

User comments reveal appreciation for the plugin's simplicity and functionality, though some express frustration over lack of guidance.

Positive highlights

"Best simple carousel plugin! Many thanks to the developers!" - Cepbly
"Fantastic! Saves time integrating Slick JS carousel." - planitdev23
"Great plugin with incredible support!" - pddiaz
"Still works like magic! Love the 'stack images up in rows' feature." - kamrul06

Common complaints

Lack of instructions on how to use the plugin.
Some users are confused about implementation steps.
Concerns about the plugin no longer being actively maintained.

Weaknesses

Limited documentation and user guidance.
No recent updates or active development.
Basic feature set without advanced customization.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight slider plugin that integrates Slick JS easily without needing advanced features or extensive customization.

Not ideal for

Users seeking detailed documentation, active support, or advanced slider customization options may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full access to the Slick Slider functionality, allowing users to create responsive carousels with Slick JS integration without any cost.

Final Verdict

Slick Slider is a straightforward and effective plugin for users who want to quickly add Slick JS carousels to their WordPress sites without complexity.

While it lacks detailed instructions and advanced features, its simplicity and positive user feedback make it a solid choice for basic slider needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Slick Slider plugin.

Carousel

Gallery

Image Slider

Slider

Slideshow

Screenshots

FAQ

Absolutely! On each gallery Media Modal there’s a checkbox called “Use Slick Slider”. If you leave this box unchecked your gallery will be a simple … gallery.

Paste the following lines in your functions.php:

add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', function() {     wp_enqueue_script( 'slick-slider-core' );     wp_enqueue_style( 'slick-slider-core-theme' ); }, 11 );

Paste the following lines in your functions.php:

add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', function() {     wp_deregister_script( 'slick-slider-core' );     wp_deregister_style( 'slick-slider-core' ); }, 11 );