Description
Sleek Compare is a lightweight before/after image comparison slider for WordPress. Built with performance in mind — no jQuery, no FontAwesome, no bloat.
Key Features
- Ultra-lightweight: Under 10KB total (JS + CSS combined)
- Zero external dependencies: No jQuery or icon libraries required
- Touch-friendly: Full swipe support for mobile devices
- Keyboard accessible: Arrow keys, Shift+Arrow for 10% jumps, Home/End
- Simple shortcode: Works in classic editor, widgets, and page builders
- Lazy loading: Images and slider initialization deferred until visible
- CSS variables: Easy theming without touching code
- No render-blocking resources: Scripts and styles load conditionally
Pro Version
Want Gutenberg block and Elementor widget support? Check out Sleek Compare Pro for:
- Native Gutenberg block with live preview
- Full Elementor widget with style controls
- Custom handle colors
- Priority email support
- Lifetime updates
Usage
Shortcode
Basic usage:
[sleek_compare before=”https://example.com/before.jpg” after=”https://example.com/after.jpg”]
With all options:
[sleek_compare
before=”https://example.com/before.jpg”
after=”https://example.com/after.jpg”
start=”30″
label_before=”Original”
label_after=”Enhanced”
show_labels=”true”
]
Shortcode Attributes
before– URL of the before image (required)after– URL of the after image (required)start– Starting position 0-100 (default: 50)label_before– Before label text (default: “Before”)label_after– After label text (default: “After”)show_labels– Show labels true/false (default: true)
Installation
- Upload the
sleek-comparefolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use the shortcode to add sliders to your pages
- Visit Settings > Sleek Compare for usage instructions
FAQ
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Does this work with page builders?
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Yes, use the shortcode in any page builder that supports shortcodes.
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Is it mobile friendly?
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Absolutely. Full touch/swipe support with optimized touch targets.
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Is it accessible?
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Yes. Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support.
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How do I get Gutenberg block or Elementor widget support?
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The Pro version includes these features. Visit products.tnormington.com/sleek-compare to upgrade.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Added upgrade banner with Pro feature highlights and step-by-step upgrade instructions
- Added FAQ entry for upgrading from Lite to Pro
1.0.0
- Initial release


