Slideshow Module
FW Gallery tutorial for WordPress
The FW Gallery Slideshow Module displays an auto-playing image slideshow in any module position on your site. Images cycle automatically with transition effects, making it suitable for hero banners, homepages, or any area that benefits from a dynamic visual element.
Use Cases
- Hero banner — rotate gallery images across the full width of a homepage.
- Sidebar slideshow — compact image rotator in a sidebar or secondary content area.
- Gallery preview — auto-play images from a specific gallery as a teaser widget.
Assigning the Module
Navigate to Extensions → Modules and locate FWG Slideshow. Assign it to your chosen module position and configure the parameters described below. The module pulls images directly from a gallery you select, so no additional shortcode or template editing is required.
Module Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery | — | The source gallery from which images are pulled. |
| Quantity | 0 | Number of images to include. Set to 0 to include all images in the gallery. |
| Ordering | Newest first | Controls image order. Options: Newest first, Alphabetically, Random, Manual order. |
| Autoplay interval | — | Time in milliseconds between automatic slide transitions. |
| Show navigation | Yes | Show or hide previous/next navigation arrows. |
| Show dots | Yes | Show or hide slide indicator dots below the slideshow. |
Performance Notes
- The slideshow relies on JavaScript for transitions. Visitors must have JavaScript enabled for the module to function.
- Large images can increase page load time. Use the image size settings in the FW Gallery component configuration to resize images before they are served to the slideshow.
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