Title: FWD Linear Slider Author: FWD Published: June 27, 2026 Last modified: June 27, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/fwd-linear-slider/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3588155) ![](https://ps.w.org/fwd-linear-slider/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3588155) # FWD Linear Slider By [FWD](https://profiles.wordpress.org/futurewebdesign/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fwd-linear-slider.1.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-linear-slider/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-linear-slider/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-linear-slider/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-linear-slider/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fwd-linear-slider/) ## Description **FWD Linear Slider** is a next-generation WordPress slider built with WebGL, Three. js, and custom GLSL shaders. It creates fluid, organic item distortion while keeping setup simple through a built-in presets and galleries manager. Use it for product showcases, portfolios, hero sections, and immersive visual storytelling. ### Links * Homepage: [https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/) * Demos: [https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/#demos](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/#demos) * Features: [https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/#features](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/#features) * WordPress Documentation: [https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/wordpress-documentation.php](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/wordpress-documentation.php) * JavaScript Documentation: [https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/javascript-documentation.php](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/javascript-documentation.php) * Buy WP & Woo Plugin: [https://fwdapps.net/product/linear-slider-wp](https://fwdapps.net/product/linear-slider-wp) * Support: [https://fwdapps.net/contact](https://fwdapps.net/contact) ### Highlights * Responsive layout for desktop and mobile. * Three.js + GLSL powered rendering and effects. * Lazy initialize on scroll for better performance. * Built-in presets manager and galleries manager. * WooCommerce product gallery replacement support. ### Main Features Responsive Layout Fully responsive and adaptable regardless of which device is used. Desktop & Mobile Optimized Linear Slider will adapt to any screen size and any device, wheater you are using a mobile phone (IOS, Iphone, Android) or on your desktop browser. Lazy Scrolling/Loading Option to initialize Linear Slider only when it becomes visible on scroll, preventing initialization if it’s in an off-screen section. Linear Slider will load when the user scrolls to the section containing it. Multiple Display Types The slider can be displayed using a responsive layout or an “afterparent” mode, which allows it to adapt based on the size of the parent element. Customizable Size The slider size (width and height) can be set to any dimensions you need, and the Linear Slider can be added anywhere within your page content. Parallax Optional parallax scrolling effect. Preloader Optional animated preloader. Two Bending Vertices Type The central distortion can has two type, [semicircular arc bending](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/preset-2.php) or [rotation bending](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/preset-1.php). Caption Optional captions for slider items, fully customizable with your own CSS styling. Opacity Strength Adjustable opacity effect for slider items when not selected or non dragged. Customizable Item Scale And Gap The minimum and maximum scale of items, as well as the gap between them, can be set. Mouse Rotation Optional mouse [slight animated rotation effect](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/preset-3.php) based on the mouse position. Item Noise Animation Optional item noise animation, the items will add a flag like customizable animation, [example here](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/preset-7.php). Scroll Speed Strength Adjustable drag speed for smooth, responsive slider control with the mouse. Scroll Scale Strength Adjustable scroll scale strength to control how items scale during scrolling. Distortion Curve Adjustable item distortion curve as the slider is dragged, [example here](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/preset-4.php). Fluid Post-Processing effect Intro fluid effect, [example here](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/preset-6.php). Post Processing Various post-processing effects included—mouse ripple, fluid distortion, grid effect, afterimage, bulge, and more. ### Shortcode Basic example: [fwdls preset_name=”Preset 1″ gallery_name=”Gallery 1″] ### WooCommerce Integration The plugin can replace the default WooCommerce single product gallery with a selected Linear Slider preset/gallery when configured via shortcode settings. ### Development This plugin’s full source code is publicly available for transparency and verification. Developed and maintained by [FutureWebDesign](https://fwdapps.net). * [Source code & build tools](https://fwdapps.net/d/js/ls.zip) — includes original uncompiled files and Vite build configuration. * Distributed plugin uses a compiled build generated by Vite for optimal performance. ## Screenshots [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin from the WordPress Plugins screen. 3. Open **FWD Linear Slider** in the WordPress admin menu. 4. Create or edit a preset and a gallery. 5. Add the shortcode in any page, post, or block. ## FAQ ### Does it work with Gutenberg? Yes. You can add the shortcode in any block, including the Shortcode block. ### Is it mobile friendly? Yes. It is responsive and optimized for touch interactions. ### Can I customize effects without coding? Yes. Most visual and motion options are available in the presets manager. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “FWD Linear Slider” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ FWD ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/futurewebdesign/) [Translate “FWD Linear Slider” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fwd-linear-slider) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fwd-linear-slider/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fwd-linear-slider/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fwd-linear-slider/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fwd-linear-slider/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Meta * Version **1.0** * Last updated **24 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Tags * [3D slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/3d-slider/)[gallery](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gallery/) [image slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-slider/)[slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/slider/) [woocommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/woocommerce/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-linear-slider/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fwd-linear-slider/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fwd-linear-slider/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ FWD ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/futurewebdesign/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fwd-linear-slider/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://fwdapps.net/p/ls/)