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LayerSlider
LayerSlider by Kreatura Media is a responsive slider plugin for WordPress. It gives you a drag-and-drop editor for building image galleries, slideshows and animated page blocks, with a library of customizable templates and detailed animation controls.
- Version
- 8.4.1
- Released
- Sep 7, 2026
- Developer
- Kreatura Media
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in LayerSlider 8.4.1
Version 8.4.1 · Sep 7, 2026
Latest
- SecuritySecurity fixes.
What it does
Many sites need a slideshow, a hero banner or an animated section, and building those by hand means writing custom HTML, CSS and JavaScript. This plugin moves that work into a visual editor. You place layers such as images, text, buttons, videos and HTML on a slide, then set how each one moves and when it appears. A timeline and keyframe system handles the timing, so you can line up sequences without touching code.
The plugin fits sites that want motion and visual content near the top of a page or inside content sections. You can start from a pre-designed template or skin and adjust it, or build from scratch. Finished sliders are placed with shortcodes, widgets or PHP functions, so they can go into posts, pages, sidebars or theme files. Sliders are responsive and support touch and swipe gestures on phones and tablets, and the plugin works with WooCommerce for product sliders.
Best for
- Business sites wanting animated hero banners and slideshows
- WooCommerce stores featuring products in custom sliders
- Freelancers and agencies building visual client sites
Features
Drag-and-drop visual editor
Build and adjust sliders by placing and arranging elements visually, with no coding needed to lay out slides or set their content.
Multiple layer types
Add images, text, buttons, videos and HTML content as separate layers within a slide to build interactive presentations.
Timeline and keyframe animation
Control animation sequences and timing for each layer through a timeline and keyframe system, giving precise control over when and how elements move.
Animation and transition effects
Choose from a wide range of animations and slide transitions to set how layers enter, exit and change between slides.
Templates and skins
Start projects from a collection of pre-designed templates and skins covering various niches and styles, then customize them to match your site.
Responsive with touch support
Sliders adapt to different screen sizes, and touch and swipe gestures let visitors move through slides on smartphones and tablets.
Flexible embedding options
Place sliders anywhere on a WordPress site using shortcodes, widgets or PHP functions, depending on where the slider needs to appear.
WooCommerce compatibility
Create custom sliders that feature WooCommerce products, useful for highlighting items on a shop homepage or category page.
LayerSlider older versions
- 8.4.0Jul 314 new, 6 improvements, 11 fixes, 2 removals
- 8.3.0Jul 91 new, 4 improvements, 2 fixes
- 8.2.0Mar 21 new, 1 improvement, 1 fix
- 8.1.2Dec 9, 2025
- 8.1.1Dec 4, 2025
- 8.1.0Dec 3, 2025
- 8.0.1Oct 31, 2025
- 7.15.1Jul 9, 2025
- 7.15.0Jun 13, 2025
- 7.14.4Apr 8, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
45 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about LayerSlider
Do I need to know code to build a slider?
No. The drag-and-drop editor lets you place layers and set animations visually. If you do know code, you can add HTML content as a layer and embed sliders through PHP functions for more control in theme files.
What can I put inside a slide?
Slides are built from layers, and the supported layer types include images, text, buttons, videos and HTML content. Each layer can have its own animation and timing, set through the timeline and keyframe system.
Will my sliders work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Sliders are responsive, so they adjust to different screen sizes, and they support touch and swipe gestures. Visitors on smartphones and tablets can swipe between slides instead of relying on arrows or dots.
Can I use it with my WooCommerce store?
Yes. The plugin is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can build custom sliders that feature your products. You can then place those sliders on store pages with a shortcode or widget.
Is LayerSlider free?
The code of LayerSlider 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 LayerSlider is this?
Version 8.4.1, released Sep 7, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update LayerSlider?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of LayerSlider automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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