Yes, Swiper is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Swiper?

Swiper has 40 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Swiper alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Swiper include Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg, Slide everything for Elementor, WP Swiper. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Swiper work with the latest WordPress?

Swiper has been tested up to WordPress 5.3.21. It requires WordPress false+ and PHP false+.

Swiper – 3D Coverflow Effect for visual composer [WPBakery Page Builder] — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Swiper – 3D Coverflow Effect for visual composer [WPBakery Page Builder]
Author: xblue55

As of April 2026, Swiper is a WordPress swiper plugin with 40 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 69K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2020. Last updated 5 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg.

0/5Rating

40active installs

69K+total downloads

6 yearssince 2020

Overview

Swiper is the most modern free mobile touch slider with hardware accelerated transitions and amazing native behavior. It is intended to be used in mobile websites, mobile web apps, and mobile native/hybrid apps.
WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer) plugin must be installed and activated to use this plugin. After you activate the required plugins, the elements should be available for use in WPBakery Page Builder.

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