Dave Hall

<p>Ever wanted your site to scroll on two axes at the same time like it’s laid out on a 2D plane? It’s either a whole new way of thinking about web design, or a fun little gimmick. Have a play, see what comes out. Send me some feedback if you get the chance.</p>
<h3>Tips</h3>
<p>Scrrraps works best with the WordPress block editor. Support for Elementor is currently experimental and other page builders are not currently supported.</p>
<p>Your page will be broken up into sections based on the top level page elements, so it’s recommended you nest items such as headers, paragraphs and images within groups, grids, columns or rows to keep them together on one screen. You can leave a single paragraph or heading by itself, but be aware this will be given an entire screen in the Scrrraps layout, so it’s best to use this only occasionally for emphasis or effect.</p>
<p>Set dark mode if your background colour is dark and your text is light. Inactive “scraps” will be darker rather than lighter, and the vignette, if selected, will be darker.</p>
<p><strong>Visit <a href="https://scrrraps.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">scrrraps.com</a> for demos and more info.</strong></p>
<h3>Feedback</h3>
<p>Scrrraps is still at an early stage of development. It’s been tested with a handful of the most popular themes, but by no means exhaustively, and I know some sites will inevitably cause a few conflicts and glitches. I’m also really interested to see some of the creative uses people are putting the plugin to, so please, if you have a moment, I’d love to hear your feedback.</p>
<p><strong>Click <a href="https://wpscraps.com/feedback" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a> to share your experiences.</strong></p>
<h3>Donations</h3>
<p>Too much money in your pocket? A heart so buzzing with gratitude it feels like it might explode? A simple solution to both these problems is available in the form of the donation link on this page, where you can give me your money and your thanks in one slick anonymous transaction. All monies are gratefully received.</p>
<p>Thanks,<br />
Dave<br />
<a href="https://web.davidwalterhall.com" rel="nofollow ugc">web.davidwalterhall.com</a></p>


Scrrraps

Scrrraps converts pages built with the block editor into engaging animated 2D "scrapbook" pages, scrolling on X and Y axes.

serend

<p>Serend Animations makes it incredibly easy to add stunning scroll animations to any Gutenberg block. Choose an animation type, select a direction with intuitive arrow buttons, optionally enable slow motion, and watch your content come to life as visitors scroll through your page.</p>
<p><strong>NEW in v1.0.3:</strong> Visual direction picker with arrow buttons! All animation types now support all 4 directions (top, right, bottom, left), plus a universal Slow Motion toggle for dramatic effects.</p>
<p>Why choose Serend Animations?</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Visual Direction Control</strong>: Intuitive arrow buttons to select animation direction – no more guessing!</li>
<li><strong>20 Animation Variants</strong>: 5 animation types × 4 directions = endless creative possibilities</li>
<li><strong>Slow Motion Toggle</strong>: Make any animation 1.5x slower for more dramatic effects</li>
<li>Ultra Lightweight: Pure CSS animations with minimal JavaScript – only 8KB total</li>
<li>GDPR Friendly: No tracking, no cookies, no external connections – 100% privacy compliant  </li>
<li>Zero Dependencies: No jQuery, no third-party libraries, no external CDNs</li>
<li>Lightning Fast: GPU-accelerated CSS animations with Intersection Observer</li>
<li>Security First: Clean code, no external requests, WordPress security standards</li>
<li>Accessibility Ready: Respects user motion preferences automatically</li>
<li>White Label Ready: Clean frontend code without plugin branding or bloat</li>
</ul>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>5 Animation Types with 4 Directions Each: 20 beautiful animation variants to choose from</li>
<li>Visual Direction Picker: Intuitive arrow buttons to select animation direction (top, right, bottom, left)</li>
<li>Slow Motion Toggle: Make any animation 1.5x slower for more dramatic effects</li>
<li>Staggered Animations: Use the delay slider to create cascading animation effects</li>
<li>One-Click Integration: No code required – just select an animation and direction</li>
<li>Performance Optimized: Uses native Intersection Observer API for smooth performance</li>
<li>Works with All Blocks: Compatible with every Gutenberg block</li>
<li>Clean Code: Pure CSS + vanilla JavaScript – no bloat, no dependencies</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Open any block in the Gutenberg editor</li>
<li>Look for “Serend Animation” in the block inspector panel</li>
<li>Choose an animation type (Fade, Zoom, Rotate, Bounce, or Flip)</li>
<li>Select a direction using the visual arrow buttons</li>
<li>Optionally enable “Slow Motion” for a more dramatic effect</li>
<li>Optionally set a delay for staggered effects</li>
<li>Click “Show Animation” to preview in the editor</li>
<li>Save and view your animated content on the frontend</li>
</ol>
<h4>Animation Types</h4>
<p>Each animation type supports 4 directions (top, right, bottom, left):</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Fade</strong>: Elements gracefully fade in while sliding from the selected direction</li>
<li><strong>Zoom</strong>: Elements scale up from smaller size while moving from the selected direction</li>
<li><strong>Rotate</strong>: Elements rotate while scaling and moving from the selected direction</li>
<li><strong>Bounce</strong>: Elements bounce in with elastic effect from the selected direction</li>
<li><strong>Flip</strong>: Elements flip in with 3D rotation (X-axis for top/bottom, Y-axis for left/right)</li>
</ul>
<p>Plus, every animation can be made slower with the “Slow Motion” toggle for more dramatic effects!</p>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>GDPR-Compliant Websites: No tracking, no cookies, no privacy concerns</li>
<li>Performance-Critical Sites: Lightweight and fast-loading</li>
<li>Agency & Developer Projects: White label ready, clean code with no plugin branding</li>
<li>Landing Pages: Engaging animations without the bloat</li>
<li>Portfolio Websites: Showcase your work with beautiful effects</li>
<li>Business Sites: Stand out without compromising on speed or privacy</li>
<li>Blog Posts: Dynamic content reveals that respect user preferences</li>
<li>Client Projects: Safe, reliable animations with zero maintenance overhead</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer Friendly</h4>
<ul>
<li>Pure CSS + Vanilla JS: No jQuery or framework dependencies</li>
<li>WordPress Coding Standards: Clean, secure, and maintainable code</li>
<li>Zero External Calls: No CDNs, APIs, or third-party services</li>
<li>White Label Frontend: No plugin branding or comments in generated HTML/CSS</li>
<li>Lightweight Footprint: Only 8KB total – smaller than most images</li>
<li>Extensible Architecture: Easy to customize with your own CSS</li>
<li>Debug Mode: Built-in tools for development and troubleshooting (enable via Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Serend Animations)</li>
<li>GDPR Compliant: No data collection, tracking, or external connections</li>
<li>Security Focused: Follows WordPress security best practices</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<h4>Minimum Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 6.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>Modern browser with JavaScript enabled</li>
</ul>
<h4>Contributing</h4>
<p>This plugin is open source. Contributions are welcome.</p>


Serend Animations

Add beautiful scroll animations to Gutenberg blocks with a simple dropdown. Lightweight, GDPR-friendly, no third-party dependencies!

Scrrraps vs Serend Animations