Plugin info

Total downloads: 547
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 2
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 9/29/2025 (93 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/30/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.7.4
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 93 days ago • 2 reviews

52/100

Is Post Types Slider abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 93 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7.4
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

Post Types Slider is a powerful and flexible plugin that lets you create stunning sliders and carousels from any WordPress post type, custom post type, or category. With an intuitive settings panel and dynamic live preview, you can build professional, responsive sliders in minutes—without writing a single line of code.

Perfect for showcasing blog posts, products, portfolio items, testimonials, or any custom content type.

Key Features:

  • Slider Type & Layout Options – Create and edit sliders with support for both grid and carousel layouts.
  • Post Type Selection – Choose any WordPress post type, including custom post types, for dynamic content display.
  • Category & Taxonomy Filters – Display posts from all categories or filter by specific category terms.
  • Sorting Options – Sort posts in ascending (ASC) or descending (DESC) order for flexible display.
  • General Settings – Show or hide titles, descriptions, thumbnails, carousels, and navigation arrows.
  • Styling Controls – Customize fonts, colors, and layouts with dynamic options and live preview.
  • Button Settings – Adjust button styling, colors, and padding to match your theme.
  • Responsive & Touch-Friendly – Built with Slick Slider for smooth swipe and mobile support.
  • Shortcode Integration – Easily embed sliders anywhere with simple shortcodes.

Usage

To display a slider, use the shortcode:

[posttysl_slider id=74]

Parameters:
id (required) – The unique identifier of the slider you wish to display.

You can create multiple sliders, each with its own configuration and shortcode.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
For details, visit https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.

Installation

  1. Upload the Plugin Files

    • Upload the post-types-slider folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the Plugin

    • Go to the Plugins menu in WordPress and activate Post Types Slider.
  3. Configure Your Slider

    • Access the plugin settings from the admin panel, create a slider, and configure its options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I create multiple sliders with different settings?

A: Yes, you can create as many sliders as you like, each with unique layouts and filters.

Q: Does it support custom post types?

A: Absolutely. Any registered custom post type can be displayed in your slider.

Q: Can I customize the look of the slider?

A: Yes. Use the built-in styling options with live preview, or add custom CSS for full control.

Q: Is it mobile-friendly?

A: Yes. The slider is fully responsive with touch and swipe navigation support.

Review feed

abdullahart
5/13/2025

Exactly What I Needed to Display Custom Post Types

The Post Types Slider plugin has been an absolute game-changer! It allows me to showcase custom content dynamically and beautifully—all with just a simple shortcode. Clean, effective, and easy to use.Thank you!

Screenshots

  1. <strong>Slider Options – Layout:</strong> Choose between grid or carousel layouts.

    Slider Options – Layout: Choose between grid or carousel layouts.

  2. <strong>Slider Options – Post Type:</strong> Select any WordPress post type, including custom post types.

    Slider Options – Post Type: Select any WordPress post type, including custom post types.

  3. <strong>Slider Options – Categories:</strong> Filter content by specific categories or display posts from all categories.

    Slider Options – Categories: Filter content by specific categories or display posts from all categories.

  4. <strong>Slider Options – Sorting:</strong> Configure the display order of posts (ASC or DESC).

    Slider Options – Sorting: Configure the display order of posts (ASC or DESC).

  5. <strong>General Settings:</strong> Toggle the display of title, description, thumbnails, carousel, and navigation arrows.

    General Settings: Toggle the display of title, description, thumbnails, carousel, and navigation arrows.

  6. <strong>Style Settings:</strong> Customize fonts, colors, and layouts with dynamic live preview.

    Style Settings: Customize fonts, colors, and layouts with dynamic live preview.

  7. <strong>Button Settings:</strong> Adjust button styles, colors, and padding to match your site’s design.

    Button Settings: Adjust button styles, colors, and padding to match your site’s design.

Changelog

1.0.5

  • Improved: Improvements on the slider functionality.

1.0.4

  • Improved: Global settings updated.
  • Added: General, style, and button settings with live preview.

1.0.3

  • Fixed: Fatal error after installation.

1.0.2

  • Improved: Compatibility with the latest WordPress version.

1.0.0

  • Initial release with basic slider creation for post types and categories.