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Kadence Slider
Kadence Slider Pro is a WordPress plugin by Kadence WP for building animated, layered sliders. You stack text, image and button layers on each slide, control how each one animates in, and place the finished slider anywhere on your site with a shortcode.
- Version
- 2.3.6
- Released
- Sep 14, 2023
- Developer
- Kadence WP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Kadence Blocks and Kadence
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Kadence Slider 2.3.6
Version 2.3.6
Latest
- ImprovedHtml video to use playsinline.
- ImprovedAdmin settings.
What it does
Many sites need a slider for a homepage hero, a product highlight or an announcement, but building one by hand takes time. This plugin gives you a dedicated editor for that job. Each slide can hold as many text, image and button layers as you need, and you arrange them with drag and drop. Fonts, sizes and colors are adjustable, so the slides can match the rest of your design. Slide transitions run on lightweight CSS animations, and slides can also use video backgrounds.
The plugin is built for people working with Kadence WP themes, and it is the slider used across the Kadence theme demo sites. While you edit, a live preview shows how the slider will look before you publish it. Animation controls let you decide how and when each layer enters the slide, which helps when you want text and buttons to appear in sequence. Once a slider is ready, a shortcode drops it into any page, post or other area that accepts shortcodes.
Best for
- Sites built on Kadence WP themes
- Portfolio sites that want animated image slideshows
- Shops and businesses highlighting products or announcements
Features
Lightweight CSS animations
Slide transitions are built with CSS animations, keeping the motion smooth while adding little extra weight to your pages.
Unlimited layers per slide
Add as many text, image and button layers to a slide as your design calls for, with no cap on the count.
Drag and drop layer editor
Position and organize each layer inside a slide by dragging it into place, so you can build layouts without writing code.
Custom fonts, sizes and colors
Adjust typography and color settings for your slider content so it fits your brand and the look of the rest of your site.
Per-layer animation controls
Choose exactly how and when each layer animates into the slide, letting headlines, images and buttons appear in the order you want.
Live slider preview
See your slider in real time inside the editing screen, so you can check the design before it goes live on your site.
Video backgrounds
Use a video as the background of a slide, and place text and button layers on top of it for a moving hero section.
Shortcode placement
Embed any slider anywhere on your website with a simple shortcode, and use it with any of the Kadence WP themes.
Kadence Slider older versions
- 2.3.4Apr 18, 20231 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Kadence Slider
Does this slider work with Kadence themes?
Yes. It is designed for Kadence WP users, works with all Kadence WP themes, and is the slider used throughout the Kadence theme demo sites. You place sliders on your pages with a shortcode.
Can I add video to my slides?
You can set a video as the background of a slide. Text, image and button layers can then sit on top of that video, which works well for a homepage hero or a promotional banner.
How much control do I get over animations?
Each layer has its own animation settings, so you choose how it enters the slide and when it appears. The transitions are built with lightweight CSS animations, and a live preview in the editor shows the result as you work.
Is there a limit on how many layers a slide can have?
No. You can add unlimited text, image and button layers to each slide, then arrange them with the drag and drop editor and adjust their fonts, sizes and colors.
Is Kadence Slider free?
The code of Kadence Slider is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Kadence Slider is this?
Version 2.3.6, released Sep 14, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Kadence Slider?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Kadence Slider automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Kadence Slider need?
Kadence Slider needs Kadence Blocks and Kadence installed and active.
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