How to add Image Slider to a Netlify CMS website

Embed Image Slider on Netlify CMS

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Create a Image Slider plugin for Netlify CMS on Common Ninja

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

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Save the Image Slider plugin

When you're done creating the Image Slider 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 Slider Embed Code

When you're ready to add the Image Slider 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 Slider Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s Image Slider 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 Slider 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 Slider 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 Slider widget when you want to tell a visual story step by step in one location on the page. Each slide can show a feature, stage, or variation, and visitors move through them using arrows or controls. This is useful for showcasing product sets, process explanations, or campaigns that unfold in several scenes. The slider keeps the layout clean while still allowing you to present multiple images with context. On mobile, it lets users swipe instead of scrolling endlessly through large photos. Overall, it is a flexible way to combine design and narrative, helping visitors understand more while keeping your layout structured and easy to follow.

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.