Title: Please add automatic carousel without using a plugin Last modified: January 23, 2024 --- # Please add automatic carousel without using a plugin * Resolved [Ram Freedman](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramf/) * (@ramf) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/) * Hi, I am currently working on my WordPress website and would like to add an automatic carousel that displays either text or images, sliding from one item to another without user input. * The carousel should automatically transition between different text or image items at a set interval, without requiring user interaction such as clicking or swiping. Ideally, the carousel would provide a smooth transition effect between items for a visually appealing display. * I have explored the available blocks or elements in the WordPress editor but have been unable to locate a native carousel feature. * I’m trying to build my site with as little plugins as possible – So I’m looking for a way to do it directly within the regular built in site editor. * Thanks! Ram Viewing 6 replies - 1 through 6 (of 6 total) * [luk4](https://wordpress.org/support/users/luk4/) * (@luk4) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/#post-17371091) * Hi [@ramf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramf/) * There’s nothing wrong with adding a well-made, lightweight and efficient plugin to enhance Gutenberg with an additional plugin to let you build a carousel. This is not a recommendation or endorsement (I haven’t tested it), but have a look at the [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://wordpress.org/plugins/carousel-block/), for example. * However, if you really don’t want to add a plugin, you can use the [Custom HTML](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/custom-html/) block to directly insert your own custom carousel with your own HTML/CSS/JS code. You’ll find several examples of this type of carousel online. * There are also a few plugins that let you easily build your own blocks, like [Lazy Blocks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-blocks/) or [Genesis Custom Blocks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-custom-blocks/). * Finally, your last option is of course to build your [own plugin](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/) or your [own block](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/getting-started/tutorial/) from scratch. * Best of luck! * Moderator [bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/) * (@bcworkz) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/#post-17371147) * I have nothing to do with core WP development, but I suspect a native carousel element is not coming anytime soon. Even it were, it’d be in a time frame much longer than your site’s development period. It’s not desirable to build into WP core feature’s that do not interest everyone. It would cause a larger code base for everyone, even for those with no such interest. Leaving such a feature for plugins is the better option. If you want a carousel, it’ll add to your code base one way or the other. * FWIW, in the past I’ve used [Flex Slider 2](http://flexslider.woothemes.com/basic-carousel.html) for carousel functionality. The jQuery extension is available for free download. You’d need to incorporate it into your own plugin. I believe there is actually a Flex Slider 2 plugin for WP that’s available for a fee. I’ve only ever used the free download version. * Thread Starter [Ram Freedman](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramf/) * (@ramf) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/#post-17371533) * Hi [@luk4](https://wordpress.org/support/users/luk4/) and [@bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/), * Thank you both for your responses and suggestions. * [@luk4](https://wordpress.org/support/users/luk4/), I appreciate your input and the plugin recommendations you provided. While plugins can indeed offer a quick solution, my concern is the potential for compatibility issues with future WordPress updates. Also, relying on third-party plugins may pose challenges in terms of ongoing support, especially if the plugin developer discontinues updates or if it conflicts with other plugins in the future. For these reasons, I am inclined towards a solution that doesn’t involve external plugins. * [@bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/), your insights into the WP core development perspective are valuable. I understand the challenges of incorporating features that may not be universally applicable. However, considering the potential drawbacks of using external plugins, having a native carousel element could offer a more seamless and integrated experience. This could be particularly beneficial for users who prefer a lightweight and streamlined approach to website development without relying on external dependencies. * As this is a feature request and feedback forum, I would like to emphasize the advantages of having a built-in carousel feature within the WordPress editor. This could enhance the user experience by providing a consistent and reliable solution without the concerns associated with third-party plugins. * Any way I appreciate your time and insights. * Best regards, Ram Freedman * Moderator [bcworkz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bcworkz/) * (@bcworkz) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/#post-17373577) * You don’t need to convince me 🙂 Since you feel strongly about this you could submit a [formal Trac ticket](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/newticket) so the idea can be better tracked and discussed. Expect push back that it is properly plugin territory. [Consider a similar request](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/21066) from years ago. Sergey is still a very active and important core developer. The decision ultimately lies with the core dev team, but sometimes with input from other pertinent teams such as Design or Marketing. * [luk4](https://wordpress.org/support/users/luk4/) * (@luk4) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/#post-17375344) * My bad, I missed that you had posted in “Requests and Feedback”. * The development hub for the Gutenberg project can be found at [https://github.com/wordpress/gutenberg](https://github.com/wordpress/gutenberg) * There are a few tickets about a native slider block. The main one seems to be [_New Block: Slider Container (CSS based) #43369_](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/43369) as it’s included in [_Design Tools Overview #33447_](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/33447), from the (official?) [_Customization Ongoing Roadmap #52128_](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/52128). * Feel free to contribute to the ongoing discussion, especially if you’re expecting an _automatic_ carousel, which would require the use of JavaScript I think. * Cheers, * Thread Starter [Ram Freedman](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramf/) * (@ramf) * [2 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/#post-17383139) * Thanks – I added my comments to the [New Block: Slider Container (CSS based) #43369](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/43369) Thanks for your help. Viewing 6 replies - 1 through 6 (of 6 total) The topic ‘Please add automatic carousel without using a plugin’ is closed to new replies. * In: [Requests and Feedback](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/requests-and-feedback/) * 6 replies * 3 participants * Last reply from: [Ram Freedman](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramf/) * Last activity: [2 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/please-add-automatic-carousel-without-using-a-plugin/#post-17383139) * Status: resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics