Krasen Slavov

Developry

Add stunning animations to your Gutenberg blocks with Block Animations, the ultimate WordPress animation plugin.
Enhance your WordPress website with our free version of the <a href="https://animateblocksplugin.com/?utm_source=aosblocks&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Animations</a> plugin.
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Create captivating animations for various blocks, preview them directly within the Block Editor, and choose from 20 pre-defined animation effects.
New in Version 1.3.0: Quick Animation Presets for one-click professional animations, Dashboard Widget with plugin stats, and an enhanced onboarding experience to get you started faster.
With support for custom animations and basic optimization features, you can enhance your website’s visual appeal without breaking the bank.
<h3>USAGE</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install the plugin from the WordPress Plugin Directory or upload the ZIP file through the WordPress admin panel.</li>
<li>Navigate to the Block Editor and select the block you want to animate.</li>
<li>In the block settings or toolbar, locate the animation options provided by the plugin. Choose from the available animation effects or create custom animations as desired.</li>
<li>After applying animations, use the Block Editor’s preview mode to see how the animations will appear on your website.</li>
</ol>
<h3>FEATURES & LIMITATIONS</h3>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Custom Animation Block: Users can create custom animations for blocks within the free version.</li>
<li>Quick Animation Presets: 5 professionally configured animation presets for instant one-click application – save time with pre-tuned combinations of effects, timing, and easing.</li>
<li>Dashboard Widget: At-a-glance plugin statistics showing animated posts/pages, days active, and quick links to settings and documentation.</li>
<li>Welcome Onboarding: Interactive welcome notice and pointer system to help new users get started quickly with clear guidance.</li>
<li>Supported Blocks: Limited selection of supported blocks for applying animations (8 core blocks including groups, columns, images, headings, paragraphs, and buttons).</li>
<li>Block Preview Mode: Ability to preview animations within the Block Editor before publishing.</li>
<li>Animation Effects: Access to 20 pre-defined animation effects across multiple categories (fading, sliding, zooming, rotating, bouncing, and more).</li>
<li>Smart Notices: Intelligent notice system that waits 7 days after installation before showing rating or upgrade prompts – no annoying immediate popups.</li>
<li>Reset all Blocks: Option to reset animations for all blocks with a single click.</li>
<li>Reduce Page Loading: Basic optimization to load animations as needed, although with limited functionality.</li>
<li>Regular Plugin Updates: Updates are provided, albeit with a delay compared to the PRO version.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Limitations</h3>
<ul>
<li>Custom Animation Editor: The free version lacks the ability to customize animations directly within the editor interface.</li>
<li>User Defined Blocks: Users cannot define custom blocks for animations.</li>
<li>Animation Global Settings: Limited control over global animation settings.</li>
<li>Overflow Hidden to Parent Elements: Feature to hide overflow for parent elements is unavailable.</li>
<li>Video and Gallery Blocks: Users cannot animate video or gallery blocks with the free version.</li>
<li>Once and Mirror Animation Options: Advanced animation options like “once” and “mirror” are not accessible.</li>
<li>Search Animation Effects with Select2: No capability to search for specific animation effects using Select2.</li>
<li>Priority Email Support: Support provided, but without priority status.</li>
<li>Performance and Recovery: No enhanced performance features or quicker recovery process.</li>
</ul>
Upgrade to <a href="https://animateblocksplugin.com/?utm_source=aosblocks&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Animations Pro</a> version to unlock advanced features, extended support, and enhanced performance for an optimized animation experience on your WordPress website.
<h3>DETAILED DOCUMENTATION</h3>
Find step-by-step setup guides, usage instructions, demos, videos, and insights on the <a href="https://animateblocksplugin.com/help" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Animations Pro</a> page.
<h3>Block Editor Animations Pro</h3>
If you’re using the free version from WordPress.org and want Pro features, you can purchase the premium version on the <a href="https://animateblocksplugin.com/?utm_source=aosblocks&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Animations Pro</a> website.
Here are some features included in the Pro version:
<ol>
<li>Custom Animation Presets: Create, save, edit, and manage unlimited custom animation presets. Build your own preset library with your favorite animation configurations and share them across multiple sites via import/export functionality. Free version includes 5 read-only presets.</li>
<li>Custom Animation Editor: Unlock the ability to create and customize animations directly within the editor interface for seamless integration and effortless design control.</li>
<li>User Defined Blocks: Define custom blocks to apply animations, offering unparalleled flexibility in animating various elements of your website.</li>
<li>Extended Supported Blocks: Access an extensive range of supported blocks for applying animations, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all your animation needs.</li>
<li>Animation Global Settings: Enjoy full control over global animation settings, allowing for precise adjustments and optimization across your entire website.</li>
<li>Overflow Hidden to Parent Elements: Implement overflow hidden to parent elements, ensuring a polished and seamless animation experience without unwanted visual disruptions.</li>
<li>Video and Gallery Blocks: Animate video and gallery blocks to enhance multimedia content, captivating your audience with dynamic visual effects.</li>
<li>Animation Effects Library: Gain access to over 100 pre-defined animation effects, providing a vast selection of captivating animations to enrich your website’s visual appeal.</li>
<li>Once and Mirror Animation Options: Utilize advanced animation options such as “once” and “mirror” for sophisticated animation effects and enhanced user engagement.</li>
<li>Reset All Blocks: Easily reset animations for all blocks with a single click, streamlining the animation management process and ensuring consistency across your website.</li>
<li>Search Animation Effects with Select2: Seamlessly search for specific animation effects using Select2, facilitating efficient navigation and selection within the animation effects library.</li>
<li>Reduce Page Loading: Optimize page loading by loading animations as needed, enhancing website performance and ensuring a smooth user experience.</li>
<li>Priority Email Support: Receive priority support via email, ensuring prompt assistance and timely resolution of any inquiries or issues.</li>
<li>Regular Plugin Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest features, enhancements, and bug fixes through regular plugin updates, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility with WordPress updates.</li>
</ol>

Block Editor Animations – Animate Blocks

Add stunning animations to your Gutenberg blocks with Block Animations, the ultimate WordPress animation plugin.

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Aaron Jones

Toast Plugins

<h3>Animation Builder – Complex scroll-triggered animation with no coding required.</h3>
Animation Builder lets you craft everything from subtle transitions to complex, multi-stage scroll-triggered animations — all within a modern, familiar interface.
With intuitive controls and powerful features, you can build animations that respond to triggers, follow logical rules, and combine seamlessly to create a rich, interactive experience on your website — all with a fraction of the effort typically required.
<h3>Features</h3>
Scroll triggered – All animations respond to your scrolling, activating only when visible in the browser to ensure nothing is missed and performance remains smooth. 
Lightweight & performant — Minimal footprint, optimized for fast, smooth animations. 
Powered by GSAP Animation Framework — Built on the industry-standard animation engine for reliable, high-performance animations. 
Zero-config defaults — works straight out of the box. 
Beginner-friendly — no coding knowledge required.
<h3>The 4 types of animation included within Animation Builder</h3>
Animation Builder is designed to make animations effortless for everyone — whether you’re a seasoned developer or someone who has never touched JavaScript. With multiple ways to create and trigger animations, you have complete freedom to choose the approach that works best for you.
1. Simple Animation Builder 
A clean, visual interface for creating smooth, single-step transitions. Ideal for quick enhancements when you need movement without complexity.
2. Advanced Timeline Builder 
The heart of Animation Builder — a full-fledged timeline editor that lets you design professional, multi-stage animations with precision and control. No coding required, just creativity and a bit of animation logic.
3. Ready-to-Use CSS Classes 
Instantly add motion to any element with our library of predefined CSS animations. Perfect for quick effects that grab attention — no setup required.
4. Legacy Activations 
A tried-and-true method for scroll-based effects. Elements activate as they enter the viewport, enabling elegant CSS transitions between states — great for subtle, performance-friendly animations.
<h3>Benefits</h3>
Attract Users to Key Areas – Apply animations strategically to highlight the sections that matter most. 
Improves engagement – studies show that web animations can improve “time on page” by up to 15%. 
Increase Credibility – Polished, purposeful animations can make your website appear more credible.
Full documentation can be found <a href="https://www.toastplugins.co.uk/docs/animation-builder/" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a>

Animation Builder – An interface for adding scroll-triggered animations

Complex scroll-triggered animations. No coding required.

Block Editor Animations – Animate Blocks vs Animation Builder – An interface for adding scroll-triggered animations