How to Add Overlay Carousel 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 Overlay Carousel Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “Overlay Carousel”.

• The Overlay Carousel block will appear in the results list.

Install the Overlay Carousel Block

• Hover over the Overlay Carousel block and click Install.

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

Add Overlay Carousel to a WordPress Page

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

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

Customize the Overlay Carousel Block

Once added, select the Overlay Carousel block and use the settings panel on the right. Add or remove Individual Slides, set the Background Image/Video, and insert the Overlay Content for each slide. Define the Height and Autoplay Speed. Control the visibility of the Navigation Arrows and Pagination Dots. Customize the Styling for the Content Overlay Color and Opacity, Text Typography and Position, and Navigation Button Colors to create a functional, visually appealing and immersive content display that fits your site’s design.