Slick carousel vs Slidy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Slick carousel has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (50 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Slick carousel has accumulated 3.7K+ total downloads while Slidy has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Slick carousel | Slidy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.7K+ | ► | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Age | 11 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0.0+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 0.0.3 |
Rating
3.8/5Slick carousel
◄SlidyN/A
Total Reviews
4Slick carousel
◄Slidy0
Active Installs
50Slick carousel
◄Slidy10
Total Downloads
3.7K+Slick carousel
►Slidy3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ASlick carousel
SlidyN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoSlick carousel
►Slidy11 years ago
First Released
2015Slick carousel
Slidy2014
Age
11 yearsSlick carousel
Slidy12 years
WP Requires
4.0.0+Slick carousel
Slidy3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Slick carousel
Slidyfalse+
Business Model
FreeSlick carousel
SlidyFree
Latest Version
1.0Slick carousel
Slidy0.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Slick carousel
3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
Slidy
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slick carousel or Slidy more popular?
Slick carousel has 50 active installations while Slidy has 10. Slick carousel is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Slick carousel or Slidy?
Slick carousel has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Slidy has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Slick carousel and Slidy free?
Slick carousel is free and Slidy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Slick carousel or Slidy?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Slick carousel was last updated 11 years ago and Slidy was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.