How to add Image Carousel to a Netlify CMS website

Embed Image Carousel on Netlify CMS

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Create a Image Carousel plugin for Netlify CMS on Common Ninja

First, create a Netlify CMS Image Carousel plugin on Common Ninja. On the plugins catalog, find the Image Carousel and enter the Editor.

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Save the Image Carousel plugin

When you're done creating the Image Carousel plugin, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the Image Carousel Embed Code

When you're ready to add the Image Carousel plugin to your Netlify CMS website, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the plugin embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your Netlify CMS website.

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Paste the code to your Netlify CMS website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your Netlify CMS website editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the Netlify CMS’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the Image Carousel Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s Image Carousel plugin on your Netlify CMS website.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s Image Carousel plugin on your Netlify CMS plugin. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your Netlify CMS website’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the Image Carousel plugin to your Netlify CMS website. You can do this by putting it straight into your Netlify CMS website's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the Image Carousel widget when you have several visuals that all support the same message but limited space on the page. Instead of stacking images in a long column that pushes key content downward, the carousel rotates them in a compact frame that invites interaction. You can highlight product angles, service examples, testimonials with portraits, or step by step sequences. This improves the perceived quality of your design and keeps attention focused on the area that matters. It is especially useful for hero sections, above the fold areas, and landing pages where you want to communicate richness without overwhelming visitors with too many elements at once.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for Netlify CMS website. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.