Title: rtCarousel
Author: rtCamp
Published: <strong>June 4, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 8, 2026

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# rtCarousel

 By [rtCamp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rtcamp/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/rt-carousel.2.0.2.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rt-carousel/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rt-carousel/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rt-carousel/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rt-carousel/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rt-carousel/)

## Description

**rtCarousel** is a flexible, accessible carousel block for the WordPress block 
editor. Build dynamic carousels for posts, testimonials, images, and more—without
writing code.

#### Features

 * **Compound Block Architecture** – Mix and match any blocks inside the carousel
 * **High Performance** – Powered by Embla Carousel v8
 * **Interactivity API** – Reactive state management with zero hydration overhead
 * **Query Loop Support** – Each post in a Query Loop becomes a slide automatically
 * **Accessibility** – W3C-compliant roles, labels, and keyboard navigation
 * **RTL Support** – Built-in support for Right-to-Left languages

#### Block Components

 1. **Carousel** – The main wrapper and controller
 2. **Carousel Viewport** – The visible scrolling area
 3. **Carousel Slide** – Container for individual slides
 4. **Carousel Controls** – Previous/Next navigation buttons
 5. **Carousel Dots** – Pagination indicators

#### Use Cases

 * Image galleries and sliders
 * Testimonial carousels
 * Post/product showcases
 * Logo showcases
 * Hero banners with multiple slides

#### Source Code

This plugin release includes transpiled production assets for performance. The complete,
human-readable source code is publicly available at:

 * https://github.com/rtCamp/rt-carousel

Build scripts, development files, and original TypeScript/JavaScript/PHP sources
are maintained in that repository.

## Screenshots

[⌊Carousel block in the editor with multiple slides⌉⌊Carousel block in the editor
with multiple slides⌉[

Carousel block in the editor with multiple slides

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## Blocks

This plugin provides 7 blocks.

 *   Carousel Dots Navigation dots for the carousel.
 *   Carousel Carousel container using Embla and Interactivity API.
 *   Carousel Counter Current slide counter for the carousel.
 *   Carousel Progress Progress bar for the carousel.
 *   Carousel Controls Navigation buttons for the carousel.
 *   Carousel Slide A single slide within the carousel.
 *   Carousel Viewport Viewport container for carousel slides.

## Installation

 1. Upload the `rt-carousel` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
 3. In the block editor, search for “Carousel” and insert the block

## FAQ

### Does it work with Full Site Editing?

Yes! rtCarousel is fully compatible with FSE. Use it in templates, template parts,
and anywhere blocks are supported.

### Can I nest other blocks inside slides?

Absolutely. Each slide accepts any WordPress block—images, paragraphs, groups, columns,
and third-party blocks.

### Does it support the Query Loop block?

Yes. Add a Query Loop inside the Carousel Viewport, and each post becomes a slide
automatically.

### Is it accessible?

Yes. The carousel follows W3C accessibility guidelines with proper ARIA roles, labels,
and full keyboard navigation.

### Can I have multiple carousels on the same page?

Yes. Each carousel instance maintains its own independent state.

### I am using “Carousel Kit”. How do I upgrade to rtCarousel?

rtCarousel is the successor to Carousel Kit. Simply install and activate rtCarousel—
it will automatically migrate all existing carousel blocks in your content. You 
will see an admin notice prompting you to deactivate the old Carousel Kit plugin.
After deactivating it, you can safely delete it.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“rtCarousel” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ rtCamp ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rtcamp/)
 *   [ Danish Shakeel ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iamdanih17/)
 *   [ Masud Rana ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/immasud/)
 *   [ Gagan Deep Singh ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gagan0123/)
 *   [ up1512001 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/up1512001/)
 *   [ Sagar Tamang ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mi5t4n/)
 *   [ Aviral Mittal ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aviral89/)
 *   [ Vishal Kotak ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vishal4669/)
 *   [ Raj Patel ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/imrraaj/)
 *   [ Aishwarrya Pande ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aishwarryapande/)

[Translate “rtCarousel” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/rt-carousel)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/rt-carousel/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/rt-carousel/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rt-carousel/) by
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rt-carousel/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 2.0.2

 * New: Carousel Counter block with an accessible current/total slide indicator
 * New: Slide template picker and starter templates for new carousel blocks
 * New: Terms Query support and Terms Query carousel pattern
 * Tweak: Confirm compatibility with WordPress 7.0
 * Tweak: Update JavaScript dependencies for upstream security and maintenance fixes

#### 2.0.1

 * New: Add a11y announcements for carousel slide changes
 * Fix: Carousel dot focus loss with VoiceOver activation
 * Refactor: Replace automatic plugin deactivation with an admin notice

#### 2.0.0

 * New: Carousel progress bar block
 * New: Vertical alignment support for carousel slides
 * New: wp-env configuration for local development
 * Fix: Navigation buttons and drag not working in vertical Query Loop carousels
 * Fix: Block toolbar remaining visible when selected slide scrolls out of view
 * Fix: Carousel initialization state not properly tracked
 * Fix: Remove development files from distribution package
 * Refactor: Rename plugin from “Carousel Kit” to “rtCarousel” with automatic content
   migration

#### 1.0.4

 * New: Update minimum requirements to PHP 8.2 and WordPress 6.6
 * New: Implement PHP class autoloader for better performance and security
 * New: Add localization support and updated .pot files
 * New: Add uninstall.php for clean data removal upon plugin deletion
 * New: Add placeholder logos and updated hero carousel patterns
 * New: Add new screenshot images for WordPress.org plugin preview
 * New: Add direct access protection for core PHP files and Autoloader
 * Fix: Resolve CSS linting issues and remove unnecessary grid properties
 * Fix: Improve transition effects and clean up unused style properties
 * Fix: Update package dependencies (minimatch, serialize-javascript, svgo, and 
   immutable)
 * Fix: Update @wordpress/scripts to allow minor updates and maintain compatibility
 * Fix: Refine .distignore and distribution targets to minimize package size
 * Fix: Standardize script paths in composer.json to use local binaries
 * Fix: Correct release links in documentation and update contributor lists
 * Fix: Update PHPCS and PHPStan configurations for better development workflow

#### 1.0.3

 * Fix: (Editor): Prevent ghost slides and state corruption when clicking between
   slides
 * Fix: Swap misplaced editor images and remove hardcoded aspect ratio
 * Fix: Outdated plugin version in plugin header

#### 1.0.2

 * Fix: Demo pattern now shows 4 slides per view
 * Fix: Replace PNG images with optimized WEBP format
 * New: Setup wizard styles
 * New: Slide appender and setup wizard

[CHECK THE FULL CHANGELOG](https://github.com/rtCamp/rt-carousel/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)

## Meta

 *  Version **2.0.2**
 *  Last updated **6 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.6 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 8.2 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [block](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block/)[carousel](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/carousel/)
   [interactivity api](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/interactivity-api/)[slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/slider/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rt-carousel/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ rtCamp ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rtcamp/)
 *   [ Danish Shakeel ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iamdanih17/)
 *   [ Masud Rana ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/immasud/)
 *   [ Gagan Deep Singh ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gagan0123/)
 *   [ up1512001 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/up1512001/)
 *   [ Sagar Tamang ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mi5t4n/)
 *   [ Aviral Mittal ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aviral89/)
 *   [ Vishal Kotak ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vishal4669/)
 *   [ Raj Patel ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/imrraaj/)
 *   [ Aishwarrya Pande ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aishwarryapande/)

## Support

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 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rt-carousel/)