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Responsive Full Width Background Slider

By WPTreasure

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Responsive Full Width Background Slider Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create an attractive full screen background slideshow for your WordPress site. Customize slide duration, transition speed, and navigation options easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 25+ 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

The Responsive Full Width Background Slider Plugin for WordPress offers an engaging full screen slideshow feature for your website's background.

With this plugin, you can define where to display the slider, set slide duration, and control transition speeds. It allows you to show or hide navigation elements and toggle the slider's visibility on the screen.

Customize the position of the navigation bar, enable autoplay, and choose between fade or slide animations. You can also overlay images, add multiple images to rotate, and rearrange slides using a simple drag and drop method.

Comparing to Alternatives

Responsive Full Width Background Slider is a specialized plugin for full-width background sliders with several alternatives available that offer similar slider functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 84% five-star reviews indicating strong user satisfaction
Simple and easy to use for setting up background sliders
No known security vulnerabilities reported, ensuring safe usage
Responsive design suitable for full-width background images
Lightweight plugin focusing specifically on background sliders

Weaknesses

Lack of active support or updates as noted by some users
No pro version or advanced premium features available
Some users report issues when moving from local to live environments
Limited customization options compared to more feature-rich slider plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 25 users, most feedback is positive, praising ease of use and effectiveness. However, a small minority report issues related to plugin functionality and support.

Positive highlights

'Excellent plugin, does what it says' — exones
'Thank you alot sir' — Kholis Net
'This plugin is a very simple to use backgroundslider. Just install it and load up the images … Works great!' — rabox66
'Well-done…' — imusmi

Common complaints

Plugin no longer works when moved from local to live environment
Users receive infected warnings when putting the plugin online
No support or links available for troubleshooting

Weaknesses

Limited support and updates
Potential compatibility issues in live environments
Minimal customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight plugin to add responsive full-width background sliders without needing advanced features or customization.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive support, frequent updates, or advanced slider functionalities may find this plugin lacking. Also, users concerned about compatibility when moving from local to live sites should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic full-width background slider functionality with responsive design and ease of use.

Final Verdict

Responsive Full Width Background Slider offers a simple and effective solution for users needing a full-width background slider with high user satisfaction and no known security risks. Its ease of use and responsive design make it a solid choice for basic slider needs.

However, the lack of support, updates, and advanced features, along with some reports of issues in live environments, suggest that users with more complex requirements or those needing reliable support might consider alternative plugins. Overall, it is a good free option for straightforward background sliders.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Responsive Full Width Background Slider plugin.

Background Slider

Responsive Slider

WordPress Slider Plugin

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ folder of your WordPress installation.
Activate the plugin.
You will see an option at the left side WordPress options option panel named “RFWB Slider”.
Click on it to set the options.
Enjoy it……