Choose a content source

Smart Slider 3 Pro creates image, video, post, and layered sliders in WordPress. Start with a blank slider, a template, or a pre-made slide from the Slide Library. Pro includes all template sliders and two additional slider types.

Pro dynamic sources can turn WordPress custom post types into slides, filtered by custom taxonomy or selected posts. WooCommerce products can be filtered by category, tag, featured status, stock status, downloadable status, or selected products. Gallery sources include NextGEN Gallery, Gallery by BestWebSoft, and Photo Gallery by WD, with pictures and related metadata from a selected gallery.

Event sources from All-in-One Event Calendar, Events Manager, and The Events Calendar can be filtered by category or tag. Social sources include Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, YouTube, and Pinterest. WordPress post sources are also available, with category and tag filters or selected posts.

Shape slides in the visual editor

Arrange layers in rows and columns, or position them freely. Default-positioned layers generally adapt better to different screen sizes; absolute positioning is useful when a layer needs a specific placement, such as a decorative element. Choose a full-width or boxed layout, or use Pro's full-page responsive layout. Custom breakpoints, adaptive layer font sizing, and device-specific visibility help you adjust slides for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Add headings, text, pictures, buttons, Vimeo videos, and YouTube videos as layers. Pro includes 18 extra layers, an animation builder, and a live animation timeline. Use the font and style manager to adjust typography and visual details. Static overlays and slide thumbnail images are also available.

Set motion and navigation

Slide transitions include horizontal, vertical, and fade effects. Pro includes more than 54 background animation options. Use the built-in lightbox to present visual content, then configure autoplay timing and controls such as arrows, bullets, bars, and thumbnails. Pro also includes advanced controls, additional control presets, and more customization settings.

Visitors can navigate with touch swipes, scrolling, or a keyboard. Sliders support responsive layouts and are compatible with WordPress Multisite and WordPress themes.

Publish through WordPress

Add a finished slider with a shortcode, widget, Gutenberg block, or supported page builder. Integrations include Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Page Builder by SiteOrigin, Visual Composer, and WPBakery Page Builder. Smart Slider 3 Pro also works with the WordPress media manager, post permalinks, and post editor.