Fade Slider for WordPress Plugin Directory
Fade Slider is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 3 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Fade Slider is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Anandaraj Balu. With a rating of 5.0★ from 3 reviews.
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Fade Slider is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. Category data on the canonical marketplace listing is currently incomplete, so AppRanks falls back to platform-wide rather than category-relative comparison for this listing. 3 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Anandaraj Balu — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Fade Slider works
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Fade Slider is a lightweight, modern carousel/slider plugin built on Bootstrap 5.3. It provides smooth fade and slide animations with full responsiveness and works seamlessly with any WordPress theme.
Key Features
Bootstrap 5.3 carousel component with native animations
Fade and slide animation modes
Fully responsive design (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Adaptive height scaling for different screen sizes
Touch and keyboard navigation support
Customizable interval, pause behavior, and autoplay
Slide titles, descriptions, and clickable URLs
Indicator dots and navigation arrows
Responsive caption display with mobile optimization
Works with any theme (includes Bootstrap or uses CDN)
Automatic Bootstrap duplicate detection (prevents conflicts)
Drag and drop slide reordering with visual feedback
Auto-save slide order when reordered
Custom Options 1. Install and activate the plugin 2. Create a new slider in the admin panel (Fade Slider menu) 3. Configure animation type (Fade or Slide) 4. Set carousel interval (delay between slides in milliseconds) 5. Add slides with images, titles, descriptions, and URLs 6. Set slider height/width (auto-scales to 70% on tablet, 60% on mobile, 50% on small phones) 7. Choose to show/hide captions on small devices 8. Drag and drop slides to reorder - Simply click and drag a slide thumbnail to change its display order. Visual feedback shows where the slide will be placed 9. Add shortcode to page/post: [display_fade_slider id=SLIDER_ID] 10. Or use template: <?php fade_slider_template('[display_fade_slider id=SLIDER_ID]'); ?>
Shortcode Usage [display_fade_slider id=1]
Configuration Options
Animation: Choose between Fade or Slide effects
Interval: Set auto-play delay (milliseconds) or turn off with ‘off’
Hover Pause: Pause slider on mouse hover
Show Indicators: Display bottom dot navigation
Show Arrows: Display prev/next buttons
Description Responsive: Hide captions on mobile devices (only shows on desktop/tablet)
Slider Height and Width: Auto-responsive scaling
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bootstrap version is required?
Bootstrap 5.3.3 is automatically loaded via CDN. If your theme already includes Bootstrap 5.3+, the plugin will automatically detect and avoid duplication.
Do I need to install Bootstrap separately?
No. Bootstrap 5.3 is loaded automatically via CDN. The plugin includes intelligent duplicate detection to prevent conflicts with theme-provided Bootstrap.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes. The plugin is fully responsive with adaptive height scaling:
Desktop (≥1200px): Full configured dimensions
Tablet (768px-1199px): 70% of viewport height
Mobile (≤767px): 50-60% of viewport height
Small phones (≤375px): 40% of viewport height
Can I customize animations?
Yes. Two animation modes are available: Fade (opacity transition) and Slide (horizontal transition).
Is there keyboard/touch support?
Yes. The carousel supports touch gestures, arrow keys for navigation, and full accessibility features.
How do I hide captions on mobile?
In slider settings, select “Hide” for “Description Responsive” option. Captions will only show on tablets and desktops (≥768px).
How do I reorder slides?
You can easily drag and drop slides to change their display order. Click and hold on a slide thumbnail, then drag it to the desired position. The slide order is automatically saved when you release it. Visual highlighting shows where the slide will be positioned.
Can I edit slide images after adding them?
Yes. Click the edit icon (pencil) on any slide thumbnail to change the image. Click the trash icon to remove a slide entirely.
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What is Fade Slider?
Fade Slider is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 3 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. AppRanks tracks its category position, review-velocity trend, and the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Anandaraj Balu.