VertiDesk Curtain Slider for Divi

VertiDesk Curtain Slider for Divi is a plugin designed to add an animated vertical panel slider module to the Divi Builder and Divi Theme within WordPress. This tool enables users to present multiple subjects—such as collections, services, locations, or team members—on a single page, using a cinematic layout that combines a large main panel with a thumbnail strip for navigation. It is positioned as particularly suitable for photographers, agencies, and brands seeking to showcase content without redirecting visitors away from the current page.

The free version of the plugin supports up to four slides, each capable of displaying a background image, title, description, and caption. Users can customize per-slide typography using Divi’s native font controls, including support for Google Fonts, and adjust font family, weight, style, color, size, line height, letter spacing, and text shadow. Additional customization options include per-slide content positioning (top, middle, or bottom), overlay color with alpha control, and caption styling. The slider features a curtain layout, smooth crossfade transitions, autoplay with configurable delay, and pause-on-hover functionality. It is responsive for tablet and mobile devices, accessible via keyboard navigation, and respects reduced-motion user preferences. The tool is lightweight, has no third-party dependencies, and allows multiple independent sliders on a single page.

For users requiring more flexibility, the Pro version removes the slide limit and introduces additional slider layout styles—such as Centre Focus, Stage, and Full Screen main slide—as well as more animation options, including Zoom (Ken Burns), Slide, and Curtain wipe. Transition speeds are adjustable, and further customization is available. The Pro version also integrates advanced Divi fields for button styling, backgrounds, fonts, and spacing, with all settings applying responsively across devices. 2+, WordPress multisite setups, and popular caching plugins.

Installation is performed via the standard WordPress plugin uploader, and the module is accessed directly within the Divi Builder. The free version is available for download, while the Pro version is offered as an upgrade. Deactivating the plugin does not remove user data, and settings are only deleted if the user opts in during plugin deletion.