Slidebootor – Slider Widget for Elementor vs Fade Slider

Slidebootor – Slider Widget for Elementor adds a flexible and responsive slider widget to Elementor, allowing you to build modern hero sections and image carousels without writing code. The widget is built on Bootstrap 4 carousel structure and integrates seamlessly with Elementor editor for live preview editing. You can create unlimited slides using repeater fields, each with its own background image or color, title, description, and optional button. It also includes powerful customization options such as global or per-slide overlays, navigation controls, autoplay settings, typography controls, and styling options. Features: Create multiple slides using Elementor repeater controls. Add background images or solid background colors per slide. Add title and description for each slide. Optional call-to-action button for each slide. Customize button text, link, background color, and hover color. Global overlay support for all slides. Per-slide overlay override option. Show or hide navigation arrows. Show or hide indicator dots. Enable or disable autoplay with interval control. Adjustable slide height (px or vh). Typography controls for title and description. Fully responsive Bootstrap-based layout. Live preview support in Elementor editor. How It Works: The widget generates a Bootstrap carousel dynamically based on your slide settings. Each slide is rendered with its own background, content, and optional overlay. JavaScript handles autoplay and navigation using Bootstrap’s native carousel system. Credits Bootstrap 4.6.2 Source: https://getbootstrap.com License: MIT License

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: 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.