Animation Builder – An interface for adding scroll-triggered animations

Animation Builder – Complex scroll-triggered animation with no coding required.

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.

Features

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.

The 4 types of animation included within Animation Builder

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.

Benefits

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 here

Ensure PHP 7.0 or higher is installed before proceeding

1. Go to the Plugins menu in your dashboard.
2. Search for “Animation Builder” in the plugin repository.
3. Click “Install Now”, then “Activate” to enable the plugin.

5.0.0

*Initial plugin release