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Crelly Slider

By Fabio Rinaldi

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Crelly Slider Review - In-Depth Analysis

Crelly Slider is a free responsive slider for WordPress that supports layers. Easily add texts, images, and videos with transitions and animations using a drag and drop builder.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.97/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 112+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.6 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Crelly Slider is a free and open source responsive WordPress slider that supports layers. You can add texts, images, and YouTube or Vimeo videos using a powerful drag and drop builder and animate each element. It is perfect for displaying creative content in posts and pages.

The user-friendly admin panel does not require any coding knowledge. With this simple interface, you can create sliders easily by uploading images or choosing colors using a color picker.

Crelly Slider ensures high cross-browser compatibility. Most animations and transitions are written in jQuery, which guarantees compatibility with modern and older browsers, including Android and iOS.

Positioning elements in the slider area is simple with the drag and drop builder. You can easily move objects around the slide just like in PowerPoint.

Each element and slide can have its own in and out animations, with customizable transition speeds. The slider is completely responsive, ensuring it displays correctly on all screen sizes, including smartphones.

You can choose between a fixed or full-width layout, both of which can be responsive. With Crelly Slider, you have complete control over your website's design.

Comparing to Alternatives

Crelly Slider stands out among many slider plugins with its lightweight design and straightforward interface, but there are several other options available that offer different features and user experiences.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and high performance, ensuring fast load times.
Simple and clear backend interface with an acceptable learning curve.
Free and open-source with no upsell attempts.
Supports animated sliders effectively.
Highly rated by users for reliability and functionality.

Weaknesses

Known past security vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent versions.
No clearly promoted pro version or premium features.
Some users report compatibility issues with certain themes like Astra Pro.
Reports of performance slowdown in WP Admin Dashboard by some users.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews, most users praise Crelly Slider for its performance and simplicity. However, a small minority report issues affecting functionality and performance.

Positive highlights

'Lightweight High Performance Slider' - mozvilla
'Great add-on, better than many premium plugins' - Orhan Colak
'Great and all in one slider plugin!' - apieiron
'A solution in a desert of commercial bloatwares' - PatrizioRD

Common complaints

Plugin does not work properly on some WordPress versions, with sliders not visible despite code presence.
Significant slowdown of the WordPress Admin Dashboard after installation.

Weaknesses

Some compatibility issues with certain themes such as Astra Pro.
Past security vulnerabilities raise concerns despite fixes.
Lack of premium support or advanced features due to no pro version.
Performance impact reported by a minority of users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a free, lightweight, and straightforward slider plugin without the need for advanced premium features will find Crelly Slider a great fit.

Not ideal for

Those requiring guaranteed compatibility with all themes, advanced premium features, or who prioritize plugins with no history of security vulnerabilities might want to consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional slider plugin with animated sliders, a simple interface, and no upsell attempts, providing excellent value for users.

Final Verdict

Crelly Slider is a highly rated, lightweight, and user-friendly slider plugin that excels in delivering animated sliders without unnecessary complexity or cost. Its free availability and simplicity make it an attractive choice for many WordPress users.

However, past security vulnerabilities and some user reports of performance issues and compatibility concerns suggest that cautious users should ensure they use the latest version and test compatibility with their themes. Those needing advanced features or premium support may want to explore other options.