SlideShare Reviews & Product Details

SlideShare is used as an online place to discover, view, and share presentations and related documents. It helps people find visual explanations and learning materials, and gives educators and professionals a way to share their own content with others.

What company sizes and industries is SlideShare the best fit for?

SlideShare appears most relevant to smaller and mid-sized organizations, with use also represented in education and technology-related fields.

Small businesses: Organizations with 50 or fewer employees.
Mid-market: Organizations with 51–1,000 employees.
Education: Higher education and education management.
Technology: Computer software and information technology services.

What customer support options does SlideShare provide, and how do users find the overall support experience?

Support resources include a knowledge base and FAQs or a forum. The support experience comes across as adequate but not consistently strong; help materials can also be unclear about which information applies to free versus paid features.

What features or capabilities could make SlideShare even more useful?

SlideShare could be more useful with stronger content discovery, more flexible presentation controls, and smoother sharing and downloading options.

Improve search and freshness: Make search results more relevant, add useful topic and date filters, and surface newer material.
Expand presentation controls: Add animations, transitions, zoom, and more customization and editing options.
Make sharing more flexible: Improve download choices and provide more control over embedding and access.
Reduce distractions: Limit ads that can make the viewing experience feel cluttered.

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Dipika C.

Computer Lab Assistant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/20/2026

"A Rich Library of Visual Learning, With Search and Download Gaps"

4/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

I use SlideShare to explore educational presentations, learn new topics, and find study materials. Its wide collection covers different topics, and I like that useful information is in one place, which saves me time. The visual examples and organized slides help me understand complex topics and new concepts. I also value the search feature, presentation slides, and topic categories because they help me quickly find useful study materials. The initial setup was very easy and straightforward, and I could start exploring presentations without any difficulty. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

I think SlideShare could improve its search accuracy by showing more relevant and updated presentations based on keywords, with better filters by topic and date. I’d also like fewer ads and an easier way to download presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Swaraj T.

Trainee

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 5/14/2024

"Unlocking the Potential of SlideShare: A Critical Analysis"

3.5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

My teams like the community engagement of SlideShare as we can like, comment on and even download presentations. SlideShare supports all formats which is very helpful for content creation. As SlideShare is owned by LinkedIn, it helps to enhance visibility and the networking opportunities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

My team does not like the interface of SlideShare as it becomes so much sophisticated a lot of times due to all the advertisements appearing alongside the presentation. It also lacks some advanced features like animations which are important in any presentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlideShare solving and how is that benefiting you?

Earlier for sharing presentations we used to write bulky emails and their attachments, but SlideShare helps us by providing a platform where we can upload those presentations and share them with a wide audience, saving us a lot of time. Earlier there were no community engagement features anywhere from where we could learn from the presentations of others, exchange ideas due to the community engagement feature of SlideShare my team can like, comment, and download presentations shared by others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Muhammed G.

Hootsuite Ambassador (Volunteer)

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/24/2023

"A Great to share & gain knowledge."

5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

Simple to use: Users can easily upload and share material with others thanks to SlideShare's excellent user-friendliness.

Content variety: The platform supports various content types, such as presentations, documents, and videos, making it a valuable tool for companies, educators, and individuals.

Accessible: Since SlideShare is a web-based platform, anyone with an internet connection can use it to share material with people located anywhere.

Analytics: Users can track their material's views, downloads, and shares using the analytics tools provided by SlideShare. Users who want to improve their content's engagement can use this info to do so.

Social media integration: Users can easily share their content on social networks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

Limited editing tools: While SlideShare allows easy content uploading, it has limited editing tools. Users can only make minor adjustments to their content once uploaded, which may determine its effectiveness.

Limited customizability: SlideShare has limited customisation options, which may limit its appeal to users looking to brand their content with their unique identity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mikhael V.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/16/2023

"SlideShare: Pros and Cons Good features of SlideShare:"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

Easy sharing: SlideShare is an online platform that allows users to upload and share their presentations with a large audience. It is easy to use and does not require any technical skills.

Wide audience: SlideShare has a large user base and is a great platform for reaching a wider audience. It has millions of users, making it a popular platform for sharing presentations.

Embedding options: SlideShare provides options for embedding presentations on websites, blogs, and social media platforms, making it easy to share content across multiple platforms.

Analytics: SlideShare provides detailed analytics on the performance of presentations, including views, likes, downloads, and shares. This allows users to track the performance of their content and make adjustments accordingly.

SEO optimization: SlideShare is optimized for search engines, making it easy for users to find and discover content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

Limited editing options: SlideShare has limited editing options, which can be a disadvantage for users who want to create more complex presentations.

Limited interactivity: SlideShare does not offer many interactive features, such as quizzes or surveys, which can limit engagement with the audience.

Copyright issues: SlideShare has had issues with copyright infringement in the past, which can be a concern for users who want to share original content.

Limited customization options: SlideShare does not offer many customization options, which can limit the ability of users to brand their content.

Lack of control: Once a presentation is uploaded to SlideShare, users have limited control over who can view and download their content. This can be a concern for users who want to protect their intellectual property. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlideShare solving and how is that benefiting you?

Analytics: SlideShare provides detailed analytics on the performance of your presentations, including views, likes, downloads, and shares. This can be very helpful in understanding how your content is being received and making adjustments accordingly. You can also use this data to track your progress over time and measure the effectiveness of your presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lionel J.

Public Relations Manager freelance

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/20/2023

"I would recommend SlideShare for freelancers needing a guide"

5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

I found Slideshare to be easy to use. I was able to find what I was looking for and download it and get to work. I like to see examples of work I am about to do and SlideShare helps me do that when I am too shy to ask a colleague for help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

The Ads. I understand that is probably part of the ways the company makes money but no one likes ads. Also, some presentations are outdated. The information in them is from a while ago. It would be good to get things refreshed sometimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlideShare solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me understand things that may not be so obvious. I find that I am a visual learner and instead of just having a lot of words on the page, Slideshare helps me break things down into bits that can help me understand better. Also, I get to see other creative work that inspires me for my own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Devang S.

Content Writer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/23/2023

"SlideShare is an excellent service for PPTs"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

SlideShare is an excellent software for creating beautiful presentations. It has a nice editor which allows us to create elegant Slide shows. We can upload a slide show created in other software like Microsoft Office. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

There is nothing to dislike about SlideShare; It has a few glitches in the editor. When we add some animations, it sometimes not working as expected. Else everything is perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlideShare solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use SlideShare to create my office presentations, explain things to my team, and show my managers our product's information and statistics. We use pre-defined Slide Templates and add our information to create a beautiful and meaningful slide show. We can share a link to the slide show with anyone we want to show. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel M.

UX Researcher

Consumer Goods

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/7/2023

"It's a good place to see others people's work"

3.5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

SlideShare is a good place to to see other people's work and presentations. I find it very useful when a subject is condensed Ina presentation and I am able to access it.

This has been very useful when I need an explanation on a definition and another person has done it and explained in a very simple way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

I would say that my dislike with it is still the User i

Interface and User Experience. I think that it needs a better way to to show the presentations. Also, I don't like that now there are Ads in it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ouahiba B.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/21/2023

"Easy-to-create dynamic presentations"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

Can insert rich media such as links, videos etc. You can share the presentation to people directly and see who has seen the presentation, which links they have clicked to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

Limited customisation, slow load times and awkward transitions. Lack of community engagement: While SlideShare allows users to share and embed their presentations on other sites, there is limited opportunity for engagement and interaction with other users on the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anamika H.

Executive

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/10/2023

"AMAZING SIDESHARE"

5/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

THROUGH SLIDE SHARE, A STUDENT CAN GET IMMENSE HELP IN COMPLETING THEIR SUBJECT-BASED PRESENTATION IN ACADEMIC LIFE, AND ALSO A PROFESSIONAL CAN TAKE THE HELP OF THIS PLATFORM TO CREATE AN OFFICIAL PROJECT PANNING THROUGH SLIDE PRESENTATION Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

NOT ALL TOPICS ARE AVAILABLE IN SLIDES IN SLIDESHARE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sabik M.

Manager, Brand Marketing

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/10/2023

"Slideshare is very basic but needs better features."

3/5

What do you like best about SlideShare?

Like that it is a mode for simply viewing and sharing slides. Its simple and easy to understand. Also very basic and not too complicated to understand for majority of the users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlideShare?

The fact that it does not support animations and transitions. And there is no easy way to shift between presentations that have a huge number of slides. More importantly there should be a zoom in feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.