How to Add an Image and Video Slider in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Install Unlimited Elements Blocks Library

• Go to the Unlimited Elements plugin page on WordPress.org.

• Click Download, then in your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the ZIP file.

• Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Open the Blocks Library

• From your WordPress dashboard, go to Unlimited Elements → Blocks Library.

• This is where all available blocks are listed and managed.

Search for the Image and Video Slider Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “Image and Video Slider”.

• The Image and Video Slider block will appear in the results list.

Install the Image and Video Slider Block

• Hover over the Image and Video Slider block and click Install.

• This adds the block to your available options in the editor.

Add Image and Video Slider to a WordPress Page

• Open any page or post using the WordPress block editor.

• Click the (+) Add Block button, search for “Image and Video Slider”, and insert it into the page.

Customize the Image and Video Slider Block

Once added, select the Image and Video Slider block and use the settings panel on the right. Add or remove Slides, choose the Media Type (Image/Video URL), and set Video Settings (Autoplay, Mute, Controls). Define the Autoplay Speed and Transition Type (Slide/Fade). Control the visibility of the Navigation Arrows and Pagination Dots. Customize the Styling for the Slider Fixed Height, Navigation Button Colors, Overlay Color/Opacity, and Play Button Icon to create a functional, visually appealing, and media-rich presentation that fits your site’s design.