The Post Layout: Carousel + Slider for Visual Composer is a powerful WordPress plugin that transforms how you display content on your website. This versatile add-on lets you showcase posts, pages, and custom post types in dynamic carousels and sliders with professional animations and effects.
Stunning Visual Display Options
This Visual Composer extension offers three distinct layout styles to match any website design:
- Interactive Carousel Layout – Choose between vertical or horizontal scrolling with two unique skins
- Text Carousel – Perfect for testimonials or quotes with smooth transitions
- Feature-Rich Slider – Includes both BXSlider and Elastic Slider options
Advanced Hover Effects
The plugin includes four professionally designed hover animations that bring your content to life:
- Subtle fade-in with content overlay
- Directional slide effect
- 3D transform animation
- Color overlay with icon reveal
Each effect can be customized to match your brand colors and website aesthetic.
Comprehensive Content Control
The post query builder gives you complete control over which content appears in your carousels and sliders:
Data Source Options
- Select from posts, pages, or any custom post type
- Filter by category, tag, or custom taxonomy
- Include specific posts by ID
- Filter by author
Display Settings
- Control the number of items displayed (set specific count or show all)
- Choose from multiple sorting options (date, title, random, etc.)
- Customize date format display
- Show/hide excerpts with adjustable length
Design Customization Features
The plugin offers extensive styling options to ensure perfect integration with your theme:
- Unlimited color schemes – Match any brand palette
- 500+ Google Fonts – For titles, meta text, and excerpts
- Responsive layout – Perfect display on all devices
- Image effects – Multiple hover animations for featured images
- Icon customization – Choose from square, round, or no background
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- WordPress 4.0 or higher
- Visual Composer plugin (version 4.8+)
- PHP 5.6 or newer
Performance Features
- Optimized code for fast loading
- WPML compatible for multilingual sites
- Clean, validated HTML output
Version History and Updates
The plugin has been regularly updated to maintain compatibility and add new features:
Recent Updates
- Version 2.9 (09-05-2019) – Full compatibility with latest Visual Composer versions
- Version 2.7 (07-21-2017) – Support for Visual Composer 5.2x
- Version 2.6 (05-11-2015) – Compatibility with VC 4.8.x
Notable Feature Additions
- 500+ Google Font integration
- Advanced hover icon options
- Customizable font sizes for all text elements
- Show/hide controls for date, zoom icons, and read more links
Practical Applications
This plugin is ideal for creating:
- Featured post sliders on homepages
- Portfolio showcases
- Testimonial carousels
- Product displays for eCommerce sites
- News tickers or announcement bars
With its drag-and-drop interface in Visual Composer, you can create stunning post displays without any coding knowledge. The plugin’s responsive design ensures your content looks great on all devices, while the extensive customization options let you create unique layouts that match your brand identity.
