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title: "How to Create a WordPress Image Carousel?"
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# How to Create a WordPress Image Carousel?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Media Listing block creates a WordPress image carousel slider by selecting Images in the Type section and Carousel in the Layout section.
- Nexter Blocks requires installation and activation before the Media Listing block works, because the block is part of Nexter Blocks.
- Carousel Options in the Style tab manages the image gallery carousel after images are added in the Content tab.

Are you looking to create a WordPress image carousel slider? An image carousel is a fantastic way to showcase your images in a dynamic and interactive manner. With a WordPress image carousel, you can create a captivating slideshow that grabs your visitors' attention and highlights your best visuals.

With the Media Listing block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily create a beautiful interactive WordPress image carousel slider.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Media Listing block,** [click here](/docs/media-listing-block-settings-overview/).*

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/listing/wordpress-image-gallery/)

To do this, add the Media Listing block on the page, 

1. Select **Images** from the **Type** section.

2. Then select the appropriate listing style and select **Carousel** from the **Layout** section under the **Layout** tab.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/media-listing-image-carousel-new.png)

> *Note: Similarly, you can create a video carousel in WordPress.*

You can select the appropriate image popup type from the **Popup Layout** dropdown.

3. In the **Content** tab, select the appropriate content source and add images to the gallery.

Now your image gallery will show in a carousel slider. You can manage the carousel from the **Style** > **Carousel Options** tab.

![media listing carousel layout demo](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/media-listing-carousel-layout-demo.gif)

Also, read [How to Create a WordPress Video Gallery](https://nexterwp.com/docs/create-wordpress-video-gallery/).