{"id":122184,"date":"2013-10-02T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpmu.org\/?p=122184"},"modified":"2017-02-28T00:15:08","modified_gmt":"2017-02-28T00:15:08","slug":"awesome-wordpress-slider-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/awesome-wordpress-slider-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Awesome WordPress Slider Themes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Strong images are a must for any website, but even more so if you run a business and have a commercial need to promote your work or sell a product online.<\/p>\n<p>Do you remember the last time you visited a restaurant&#8217;s website and didn&#8217;t see a photo of a tasty dish? Or have you ever seen a real estate site missing images of homes for sale?<\/p>\n<p>Sliders provide an ideal way to display multiple images fluidly and in an eye-catching way that grabs your visitors&#8217; attention when they land on your site.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve trawled the interweb to put together this collection of beautiful homepage sliders that are complemented by fresh and modern design. Check them out below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have a favourite slider theme? Tell us in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Slider<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Slider WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dessign.net\/slider-responsive-theme-free-2013\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Slider WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dessign.net\/sliderresponsivetheme\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A minimalist slider-focused theme that puts the focus squarely on your work. The theme features a responsive design and a customizable background.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122186\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/slider-wordpress-theme-700x435.png\" alt=\"Slider WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Satellite7<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Satellite7 WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/satellite7-retina-multipurpose-wordpress-theme\/5622532\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Satellite7 WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/demo.qodeinteractive.com\/satellite\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A flat and slick one-page parallax theme featuring a gorgeous header slider and includes bonus parallax pages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122199\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/satellite7-wordpress-theme-700x434.png\" alt=\"Satellite7 WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"434\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sweet Cake<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Sweet Cake WordPresstheme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/sweet-cake-responsive-wordpress-theme\/5514731\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Sweet Cake WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themes.newgraphicses.it\/sweet-cake\/wp\/theme\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Sweet Cake is a cute and colorful one-page business theme ideal for bakeries, ice cream shops, restaurants and cake designers and features a revolution slider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122206\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/sweet-cake-wordpress-theme-700x435.png\" alt=\"Sweet Cake WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Extinct<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Extinct WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/extinct-creative-portfolio-wordpress-theme\/5449276\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Extinct WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/portfoliotheme.org\/extinct\/#\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Extinct is a clean and responsive theme with a retro vibe. This theme comes with a revolution slider and more than 500 retina icons.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122226\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/extinct-wordpress-themes-700x435.png\" alt=\"Extinct WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Cesar<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Cesar WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/cesar-responsive-portfolio-photography-theme\/5362099\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Cesar WordPress theme\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.themegoods.com\/?theme=Cesar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Cesar is a responsive and retina ready portfolio and photography theme featuring 15 gallery templates and a LayerSlider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122232\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cesar-wordpress-theme-700x432.png\" alt=\"Cesar WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"432\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Venera<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Venera WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/venera-responsive-multipurpose-theme\/5297805\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Venera WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/venera.pinsupreme.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Venera is a clean, customizable and colorful theme that boasts a large, full-width homepage slider and a filterable portfolio.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122235\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/venera-wordpress-theme-700x435.png\" alt=\"Venera WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Mineral<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Mineral WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/mineral-responsive-multipurpose-wordpress-theme\/5221751\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Mineral WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/pexetothemes.com\/demos\/mineral_wp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Mineral is a gorgeous parallax portfolio or business theme that comes with a full-width slider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122241\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/mineral-wordpress-theme-700x435.png\" alt=\"Mineral WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Neighborhood<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Neighborhood WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/neighborhood-responsive-multipurpose-shop-theme\/5086341\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Neighborhood WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/neighborhood.swiftideas.net\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Neighborhood is a clean and minimalist e-Commerce theme that comes with a full-width slider to showcase your products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122243\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/neighbourhood-wordpress-theme-700x435.png\" alt=\"Neighborhood WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Hayden<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Hayden WordPress theme\" href=\"https:\/\/themetrust.com\/wordpress-themes\/hayden\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a> | <a title=\"Hayden WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/demos.themetrust.com\/hayden\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DEMO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Hayden is a minimalist agency theme featuring a full-width homepage header slider, slider shortcodes and a filterable portfolio.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122246\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/hayden-wordpress-theme-700x435.png\" alt=\"Hayden WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Swatch<\/h2>\n<h3><a title=\"Swatch WordPress theme\" href=\"http:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/swatch-flat-responsive-multipurpose-wp-theme\/5562055\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INFO<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Swatch is a super colorful theme that features a full-width slider, lots of color options and a responsive design.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-grid cgrid-row\">\n<div class=\"cgrid-col cgrid-col-span-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-ratio-large wp-image-122257\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/swatch-wordpress-theme-700x437.png\" alt=\"Swatch WordPress theme\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strong images are a must for any website, but even more so if you run a business and need to promote your work or sell a product online. Sliders provide an ideal way to display multiple images fluidly and in an eye-catching way that grabs your visitors&#8217; attention when they land on your site. I&#8217;ve trawled the interweb to put together this collection of 35 beautiful homepage sliders that are complemented by fresh and modern design. 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