Slideshow Gallery LITE

78 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

With only 5,000 active installs, this is a niche plugin, though the score is boosted relative to its size because the user base appears engaged enough to leave high ratings.

Update Freshness

25/25

The last update timestamp is June 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0, which is unusually current and suggests the developer is actively shipping code despite the small install base.

User Rating

14/15

A 92 out of 100 rating from 742 users is strong, indicating that whoever installs this plugin tends to be satisfied with the result.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and zero resolutions means there is essentially no public track record of the developer answering user questions, which is a meaningful gap even at this install count.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks here, as the plugin specifies a WordPress 7.0 compatibility line and a low 3.1 minimum, which covers effectively every WordPress site in operation.

Scores higher than 63% of indexed plugins

About

Feature content in a JavaScript powered slideshow gallery showcase on your WordPress website.

Active Installs 5k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.6/5

Last Updated 2026-06-10 4:16pm GMT

Requires WordPress 3.1+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Security History

19 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 4 High 14 Medium

Most recent: June 17, 2026

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Slideshow Gallery LITE <= 1.8.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'alwaysauto' Shortcode Attribute Medium

June 17, 2026 Patched in ["1.8.6"] CVE-2026-2021

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.8.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

September 30, 2024 Patched in ["1.8.4"] CVE-2024-47376

Slideshow Gallery LITE <= 1.8.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection High

June 11, 2024 Patched in ["1.8.2"] CVE-2024-5543

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.8 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure Medium

April 7, 2024 Patched in ["1.8.1"] CVE-2024-31353

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.7.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

April 7, 2024 Patched in ["1.7.9"] CVE-2024-31354

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.7.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection Critical

April 7, 2024 Patched in ["1.7.9"] CVE-2024-31355

Slideshow Gallery LITE <= 1.7.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via admin_galleries Medium

March 15, 2023 Patched in ["1.7.7"] CVE-2023-28497

Slideshow Gallery LITE <= 1.7.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via admin_slides Medium

March 15, 2023 Patched in ["1.7.7"] CVE-2023-28497

Slideshow Gallery LITE <= 1.7.6 - Authenticated(Admin+) SQL Injection Medium

March 15, 2023 Patched in ["1.7.7"] CVE-2023-28491

Slideshow Gallery < 1.7.4 - Cross-Site Scripting Medium

October 25, 2021 Patched in ["1.7.4"] CVE-2021-24882

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.6.8 - Cross-Site Scripting Medium

October 4, 2018 Patched in ["1.6.9"] CVE-2018-18017

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.6.8 - SQL Injection High

October 4, 2018 Patched in ["1.6.9"] CVE-2018-18018

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.6.8 - Cross-Site Scripting Medium

October 4, 2018 Patched in ["1.6.9"] CVE-2018-18019

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.6.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

April 10, 2017 Patched in ["1.6.6"] CVE-2018-17946

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.6.5 - Cross-Site Scripting via method Medium

March 1, 2017 Patched in ["1.6.6"]

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.6 - Cross-Site Scripting Medium

March 21, 2016 Patched in ["1.6.1"]

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.5.3.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload High

August 20, 2015 Patched in ["1.5.3.2"]

Slideshow Gallery <= 1.5.3.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

August 20, 2015 Patched in ["1.5.3.4"]

Slideshow Gallery < 1.4.7 - Arbitrary File Upload High

August 29, 2014 Patched in ["1.4.7"] CVE-2014-5460

What It Does

Slideshow Gallery LITE displays a JavaScript powered rotating showcase of images on a WordPress site, letting visitors view content one slide at a time with transitions. It focuses on a single job: presenting images in a sequential, automatic or manually controlled gallery format. It does not offer masonry layouts, lightboxes, or video gallery functionality.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who want a simple, lightweight image rotator without the overhead of a full gallery builder, particularly those building photography portfolios, real estate listings, or product showcases where a linear slideshow is sufficient. It works well for sites that already manage their images through the WordPress media library and just need a basic front end display.

Who Should Skip It

Anyone needing masonry grids, lightboxes, video support, or advanced gallery features should skip this plugin and choose a full-featured alternative. Developers looking for a documented, actively supported codebase with responsive maintainer engagement should also look elsewhere given the zero resolved support threads.

The Bottom Line

Slideshow Gallery LITE does one narrow thing acceptably well and currently shows a very recent update, which is a positive sign. However, the absence of any public support threads, the small install base, and the PHP version being unspecified raise real questions about long-term reliability. For most users building a gallery in 2026, a more established alternative like FooGallery or Smart Slider 3 is the safer bet.

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