Recent Posts FlexSlider
Simple setup responsive slider of recent posts selected by category or post type using FlexSlider by WooThemes.
4.6(18 reviews)
·900 active installs·Updated 4 years agoAs of April 2026, Recent Posts FlexSlider is a WordPress slider plugin with 900 active installations and a 4.6/5 rating from 18 reviews. It has been downloaded 72K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 4 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Smart Slider 3.
4.6/518 reviews
900active installs
72K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
This slider uses the FlexSlider framework by WooThemes. Recent posts are displayed as a responsive slider. Posts can be selected by category or by post type if your theme uses custom post types.
The slider exists only as a widget, no settings page required. Visit Appearance > Widgets in your site dashboard, and place the Recent Posts Flexslider widget in your sidebar of choice.
Options that can be set:
- Title
- Category
- Post Type
- Image Size
- Slide Pause
- Slider Height
- Slide Duration
- Number of Slides
- Slider Animation Style
- Show or Hide Post Link
- Show or Hide Post Title
- Show or Hide Slide Controls
- Show or Hide Navigation Arrows
- Show or Hide Post Excerpt & Length
- Only Show Posts With Featured Image
Tested on the most popular WordPress themes for compatibility, including:
- Astra
- Escapade
- …
Ratings & Reviews
4.618 reviews
5 ★
14
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0
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2
1 ★
0
Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.1+ requiredTested up to 5.8.0 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
2.4.1 – 11 July 2021
- fixes widget setting styling for new widget block editor in WP v5.8.0
Contributors
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