Looking for a premium plugin which is initially available for free? Meta Slider can be your pick as it comes with all basic features and it can be used without paying anything. The slides it uses are responsive in nature to ensure dedicated support for smartphones and tablets, and it includes multiple customization options. Further, the codebase is SEO optimized to ensure the blog gets a better ranking at SERPs. It is even compatible to work with Multisite and with the latest WordPress version.
Meta Slider enables you to create eye-catching, SEO-optimized slideshows within a few minutes. The plugin supports four slideshow types including popular choices like Nivo Slider and Flex Slider. The simple drag-and-drop user interface makes it a lot easier to upload, add, and manage the slide images.
The superior image cropping feature will automatically display images in the best possible sizes. You will find separate options to control the transition effects, speed, and other styling options. Built-in admin preview will help you check out the slideshow before publishing it on your website. The plugin works correctly with multi-site installations.
Plugin highlights:
- The free package includes extensive developer API, thus, making the plugin developer friendly.
- It is compatible to work with WPML and other popular ways of active translation.
- It holds built-in Widgets and Shortcode and has features like intelligent image cropping.
- The slides can be reordered with a simple drag & drop tool available inside.