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 0 to stop auto-sliding.
  • pause – set to hover to pause when the mouse is over the slider.
  • wraptrue (default) loops back to the first slide; false stops 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

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