If you have a visual focused portfolio site or a branded site, you probably want a lot of photos to look attractive.
Rather than posting just one image, it might be a good idea to use a slideshow that automatically switches between multiple images.

This time, I will introduce a plugin that can add a slideshow to WordPress . You can easily add a slideshow by using the plug-in . There are plenty of functions such as automatic playback and video insertion, so why not take advantage of it?

8 plugins for adding slideshows to WordPress

The slide show can be used for the first view of the homepage or the introduction of articles.

Using a slideshow allows you to show multiple images and sentences, so you can make effective use of the limited space on your homepage.

1. Meta Slider

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https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/ml-slider/

"Meta Slider" is a plug-in that allows you to create a slideshow just by dropping image files . The management screen can also be operated by drag and drop, so even those who are unfamiliar with editing will find it easy to operate.

In addition, it is also possible to set meta tags such as captions, links , and title text , so it is also excellent for SEO . It also supports a translation plug-in and can be converted into Japanese, so if you are not good at English, let's use it.

2.Slideshow

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https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-jquery-image-gallery/

"Slideshow" is a plug-in that allows you to set up multiple slideshows on the same page . Multiple slideshows can be placed anywhere on the homepage , making it easy to use as a portfolio site.

You can also insert a video published on YouTube and play it within the slide. You can also add animation like PowerPoint, so it will be useful for those who want to create more moving slides.

3.Smart Slider 3

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https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/smart-slider-3/

"Smart Slider 3" is a plug-in that allows you to create and publish slides .

On the editing screen, you can create slides with text , images, YouTube videos, etc., and you can also add animations.
In addition, it is responsive and has the advantage of being displayed in a screen size optimized for each device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet .

A paid pro version is also available, with 54 more animations than the free version.

4.Responsive Slider

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https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-image/

"Responsive Slider" is a plug-in that has no limit on the number of images that can be inserted in one slide .
The title and description are HTML compliant and can be edited freely. In addition to automatic playback, it also supports playback time and pause of slides.

A paid version is also available, and the paid version allows you to insert videos published on YouTube.

5.Slider by Soliloquy

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https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/soliloquy-lite/

"Slider by Soliloquy" is a plug- in whose strength is the speed of loading data . It is a specification that matches Google 's guidelines, such as
responsive support and HTML support .

It supports not only image files such as JPEG, but also PDF files, so you can create slideshows simply by uploading PDF files.

6.Smooth Slider

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https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/smooth-slider/

"Smooth Slider" is a plug-in that can create a slideshow consisting of images and text . There are many slide editing functions such as playing slides randomly and limiting the release date of some slides.

7.Slider by WD

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https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/slider-wd/

"Slider by WD" is a plug-in that can create a slideshow with music playback function .
You can play one track of music per slide.

Text, images, and social buttons can be included within slides and are animated. Since it is responsive, it will be displayed at the screen size that matches the terminal such as a computer or smartphone.

8.Slideshow Gallery

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https://en.wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-gallery/

"Slideshow Gallery" is a plug-in that allows you to create slideshows with embedded content . By simply inserting a shortcode into the web page you want to display in the slide show, you can display the thumbnail image or URL of the web page in the slide show .

Specific pages can be arranged like a gallery, so for news media, for example, you can use it to pick up and display popular articles.

Reference:
5 plugins that can display slideshows in WordPress | TechAcademy Magazine
WordPress various slideshow plugins | VINTAGE Blog