What Slider Revolution does

Slider Revolution, operated by ThemePunch OHG, is a privately held German software company headquartered in Cologne that builds a WordPress-native visual editor for creating motion-rich website content modules including sliders, carousels, hero sections, dynamic content integrations, and one-page websites. The product combines a drag-and-drop no-code visual editor, an ecosystem of 30+ addons (Filmstrip, The Cluster, WebGL Fluid Dynamics, Particle Wave, AI Translate, etc.), and a library of more than 200 professionally designed templates that is updated monthly. The platform also supports integrations with WooCommerce, WPML, WordPress, and external data sources, plus AI-assisted text and image generation through third-party providers (OpenAI, fal.ai).

Underlying technology centers on a WordPress plugin architecture with WebGL-driven visual effects, a responsive editing engine with customizable breakpoints, dynamic content pipelines that pull live data into modules, and a Quick Start Generator that produces ready-to-edit modules from user-selected inputs. Beyond WordPress, Slider Revolution has been packaged for Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, and TYPO3, expanding the addressable CMS market.

The business operates a product-led, direct-to-customer model. Revenue is generated via (1) annual/multi-year subscription licenses for SR7 and future releases, (2) legacy SR1–SR6 perpetual one-time licenses (including those sold historically through Envato CodeCanyon), (3) optional recurring support subscriptions for lifetime license holders, and (4) an Agency plan allowing up to 250 client sites on one license. Pricing starts at $3.75/month. Distribution runs through the company's own e-commerce portal (account.sliderrevolution.com, with Paddle as Merchant of Record), the WordPress.org plugin repository, Envato CodeCanyon, Shopify App Store, and Magento Connect. Primary customer segments are web designers, developers, agencies/freelancers, marketers, and small businesses globally — a 9M+ user base with 200+ named agencies.

Name

Slider Revolution

Legal name

ThemePunch OHG

Website

https://sliderrevolution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Slider Revolution, operated by Germany's ThemePunch OHG, is a WordPress visual editor for building motion-rich sliders, carousels, hero sections, and one-page websites. It serves over 9 million users globally, including designers, developers, marketers, agencies, and small businesses, via subscription licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

WordPress Visual Design Plugin

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Asset Libraries & Template Marketplaces (stock, characters, themes) (EDAFAHAI)

Keywords

• WordPress slider plugin
• Visual web design tool
• Web animation effects
• Website template library
• Page builder software

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plugin License (Subscription): Annual or multi-year subscription licenses for Slider Revolution plugin access, including live updates (security patches, bug fixes, compatibility updates, and feature updates), support, and access to SR7 and future major releases.
2. One-Time / Perpetual License (Legacy SR1-SR6): Legacy perpetual one-time payment licenses for SR1–SR6 purchased prior to SR7 General Availability. These permit continued use of versions 1–6 but do not include SR7 or future major releases. Support and updates for these licenses are limited.
3. Lifetime License with Optional Support Subscription: Lifetime license holders receive 6 months of included Ticket support. After this period, they may opt into an annual support subscription to maintain ticket support access. Subscription remains active until canceled.
4. Agency / Scale Plan License: Agency plan allowing activation on up to 250 client sites on one license, targeting freelancers and agencies who manage multiple client websites. Pricing is structured to reduce per-site cost up to 98%.
5. Marketplace (CodeCanyon) License: Slider Revolution is listed on Envato CodeCanyon as an authorized marketplace. Purchases through CodeCanyon are treated as legacy one-time payment/perpetual licenses under SR1–SR6 terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Slider Revolution is a WordPress-native visual page builder and design tool that enables no-code creation of motion-rich website content modules including sliders, carousels, hero sections, and one-page websites. The product combines a drag-and-drop visual editor with 200+ professionally designed templates and 30+ enhancement add-ons covering WebGL effects, AI-powered content creation, and dynamic content integration. Licensed primarily via subscription through account.sliderrevolution.com, with parallel versions for Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, and TYPO3.

Product overview

Slider Revolution is a WordPress visual editor and design tool centered on its core plugin, which provides a visual drag-and-drop interface for building motion-rich website content modules including sliders, carousels, hero sections, and one-page websites. The product portfolio consists of the core Slider Revolution plugin, supplemented by an ecosystem of 30+ add-on modules (covering visual effects such as Filmstrip, The Cluster, Fluid Dynamics, Particles, BubbleMorph, Distortion, Advanced Transitions, and Particle Wave; functional add-ons including AI Translate, Mousetrap, Before & After, and Lottie), and a library of over 200 professionally designed templates spanning slider, carousel, hero section, one-page website, and dynamic content categories. The Quick Start Generator and visual editor serve as the primary interface for users to design and customize content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slider Revolution Plugin (WordPress) The core Slider Revolution WordPress plugin is a visual drag-and-drop editor for designing motion-rich website content modules including sliders, carousels, hero sections, and one-page websites. It is targeted at web designers, developers, marketers, small businesses, and agencies who need to build professional, animated WordPress content without coding. The plugin includes a no-code visual workflow, responsive editing across breakpoints, AI-powered content creation, dynamic content sources, and 1-on-1 ticket support.
• 200+ Templates Library A library of over 200 professionally designed, fully customizable templates covering sliders, carousels, hero sections, one-page websites, and dynamic content. Included with the Slider Revolution plugin license; new templates published monthly.
• 30+ Add-ons Ecosystem An ecosystem of over 30 enhancement modules extending the core plugin's capabilities with visual effects and functional integrations. Includes Filmstrip, The Cluster, Fluid Dynamics (WebGL), Particles, BubbleMorph, Distortion, Advanced Transitions, Particle Wave, AI Translate (with WPML), Mousetrap, Before & After, and Lottie. All add-ons are included with the plugin license.
• Slider Revolution for Shopify Slider Revolution distributed as a Shopify app at apps.shopify.com/revolution-slider for Shopify store owners who want to add motion-rich sliders, carousels, hero sections, and templates to their Shopify storefronts.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~40% reduction in project delivery time reported by agencies using Slider Revolution vs. previous workflows
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PaddlecoreOthersPaddle acts as the Merchant of Record for Slider Revolution, processing all payments, handling billing, and managing payment data (email, product type, credit card data) securely on behalf of ThemePunch OHG. Paddle is classified as the data controller for the payment process.
• TrustpilotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSlider Revolution uses Trustpilot to invite customers to review their services via email. Customer name, email address, and reference number are shared with Trustpilot A/S for this purpose.
• MailChimp (Intuit)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMailChimp (operated by Intuit Inc.) is used for newsletter distribution. Newsletters contain tracking pixels to evaluate readership. Subscribers may revoke consent at any time.
• Essential Grid GalleryminorOthersEssential Grid Gallery is a related ThemePunch product — a WordPress gallery and portfolio plugin. Mentioned alongside Slider Revolution as part of the ThemePunch product ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WPBakery Page Builder: WPBakery is a long-standing WordPress frontend and backend page builder plugin with a large installed base. It overlaps with Slider Revolution in serving WordPress users who want visual content modules and is similarly distributed via CodeCanyon.
• Elementor: Elementor is a leading WordPress visual page builder offering drag-and-drop design, templates, and motion capabilities. It directly competes with Slider Revolution by absorbing slider functionality into a broader page-building workflow aimed at the same web designer and agency audience.
• Divi (Elegant Themes): Divi is a WordPress visual builder and theme suite from Elegant Themes with a comparable template library and visual editing experience. It competes for the same SMB, designer, and agency customer base seeking no-code WordPress design tools.
• Thrive Themes: Thrive Themes offers a suite of WordPress tools focused on conversion-oriented design, including visual builders, landing pages, and templates. It overlaps with Slider Revolution in serving marketers and small businesses seeking high-impact WordPress design assets.
• OptimizePress: OptimizePress is a WordPress page builder and funnel platform used by marketers and agencies to build landing pages and membership sites. It competes with Slider Revolution for marketing-driven WordPress users seeking visually compelling, conversion-oriented designs.
• Beaver Builder: Beaver Builder is a WordPress drag-and-drop page builder popular with agencies and freelancers. It competes with Slider Revolution for agencies needing flexible, code-extensible design tools for client WordPress sites.

Emerging players

• Bricks Builder: Bricks is a newer WordPress visual site builder gaining rapid adoption among designers and developers for performance and design flexibility. It represents a next-generation threat to Slider Revolution by combining page-building with motion capabilities.
• Breakdance: Breakdance is a newer WordPress visual site builder with a strong designer-oriented feature set including motion and templates. It overlaps with Slider Revolution's motion-and-effects positioning and is gaining traction in the same SMB and freelancer segments.
• GenerateBlocks: GenerateBlocks is a lightweight WordPress block library from the GeneratePress team that targets performance-conscious designers. While less of a direct visual-builder competitor, it overlaps with SR's audience of WordPress designers who prioritize clean, modern design output.

Broad incumbents

• Webflow: Webflow is a leading visual web design and hosting platform used by agencies and designers to build full websites without code. While not a WordPress plugin, it competes for the same designer and agency customer base evaluating visual design tooling for client work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/revslider
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ThemePunch
• Facebookfacebook.com/wordpress.slider.revolution
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slider-revolution
• Instagraminstagram.com/sliderrevolution
• Pinterestpinterest.com/sliderrevolution

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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