Display a Carousel with the Shortcode
The shortcode is the most portable way to display a carousel. It works in pages, posts, and text widgetsWidgetA small content block you place into a sidebar or widget area..
Basic usage
Copy the shortcode from the Shortcode column on the Sliders list, or write it yourself using the carousel ID:
Optional attributes
- interval – auto-slide speed in milliseconds. Use
0to stop auto-sliding. - pause – set to
hoverto pause when the mouse is over the slider. - wrap –
true(default) loops back to the first slide;falsestops at the last.
How interval is decided
A shortcode interval always wins. If you leave it off, the pluginPluginA package of code that adds features to a WordPress site without altering core files. uses the per-carousel setting, then the global Design default, then 5000 ms.
Updated on June 14, 2026