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How to Adjust the Newsup Theme Slider and Latest Posts Speed

21 threads Sep 16, 2025 Theme → Newsup

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Many users of the free Newsup WordPress theme report a common issue: the main slider and the 'Latest Posts' ticker in the header move too quickly, making it difficult for visitors to read the content. This article explains why this happens and provides the most common community-sourced solutions.

Why is the Newsup Slider So Fast?

Based on numerous support threads, the ability to control the transition speed of the slider and the scrolling speed of the 'Latest Posts' section is a feature that the Newsup development team has reserved for their Pro version. In the free version, the speed is hard-coded to a default setting, which many users find too fast.

Common Solutions and Workarounds

1. Update the Theme

In one instance (Thread 7), a user was advised that a slider speed issue was fixed in version 1.8 of the Newsup theme. While this update did not introduce a user interface for controlling the speed, it may have adjusted the default timing to a more reasonable duration. Action: Always ensure you are running the latest version of the theme, as general performance improvements might indirectly affect speed.

2. Custom Code Modification (Advanced)

In Thread 8, a support agent mentioned that if a user is comfortable with code editing, they could be provided with a code snippet to slow down the slider speed. This suggests that the speed is controlled within the theme's JavaScript or PHP files. Important Note: Modifying theme files directly is an advanced procedure. Any changes will be overwritten and lost when the theme is updated. To make permanent changes, you must use a child theme. The exact code needed was not provided in the sample threads, so finding it would require digging into the theme's scripts.

3. Exploring Alternative Themes

If having granular control over animation speeds is a critical requirement for your website, and custom coding is not a viable option, you may want to evaluate other free themes that offer these settings in their customization panels. This is often the most straightforward long-term solution for non-technical users.

What About Other Slider Settings?

The support threads reveal a pattern. Many common customizations for the slider are also restricted to the Pro version, including:

  • Increasing the number of slides shown (Threads 10, 12, 20, 21)
  • Changing the query to show posts with a specific tag or 'featured' property (Threads 18, 21)
  • Using pages instead of posts in the slider (Thread 5)

Conclusion

The fast speed of the Newsup theme's slider and news ticker is a frequently reported characteristic of its free version. The primary solution offered by the theme's developers is to upgrade to the Pro version for access to speed controls. For users who cannot or do not wish to upgrade, the options are limited to ensuring the theme is updated and potentially implementing a custom code solution via a child theme.

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