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title: "How to Change Carousel Slider automatically with autoplay in WordPress?"
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# How to Change Carousel Slider automatically with autoplay in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Carousel Anything block allows users to enable autoplay for carousel sliders.
- Users can adjust the autoplay speed in the Carousel Options tab of the Nexter Blocks Carousel Anything block.
- Nexter Blocks Carousel Anything block supports creating infinite loop carousels.

Having a carousel slider on your WordPress website can be a great way to display various images or pieces of content in an engaging way. However, if you want to make your carousel slider even more dynamic and interesting, you can set it to automatically transition between slides using autoplay.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks* Carousel Anything block, [click here](/docs/carousel-anything-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/blocks/wordpress-advanced-carousel-sliders/)

With our Carousel Anything block, you can easily make your carousels autoplay. For this add the block on the page and follow the steps - 

1. Create the slides in the **Content** tab. 

2. Then from the **Carousel Options** tab, enable the **Autoplay** toggle.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-anything-autoplay-new1.png)

From the **Autoplay Speed,** you can adjust its speed as well.

With our Carousel Anything block, you can turn your carousel sliders into an infinite loop carousel. [Learn the process](https://nexterwp.com/docs/carousel-infinite-loop-scroll-in-wordpress-carousel-slider/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the autoplay feature isn't working on my carousel slider?**
A: If the autoplay feature isn't functioning, first ensure that you've enabled the Autoplay toggle in the Carousel Options tab. If it's still not working, check for any conflicting JavaScript on your page, as this can prevent the autoplay from functioning correctly. Remember, NexterWP's Carousel Anything block is designed to work without jQuery, so any jQuery conflicts could disrupt its performance.

**Q: What is the best autoplay speed setting for a carousel slider?**
A: The best autoplay speed can vary based on your content and audience. A common practice is to set the speed between 3000 to 5000 milliseconds for a balanced viewing experience. This allows users enough time to absorb each slide while keeping the carousel engaging. Adjusting the speed can help cater to your specific audience's preferences.