Upload animated GIFs and keep the animation in every thumbnail WordPress generates, instead of a still first frame.
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Sparkle Mousev1.0.1
Cute particles that follow the cursor! ✨ (GPU-optimized)
Enable maintenance mode in one click with stunning animations and customizable access for specific users.
ThreeFS Fluid Herov0.7.0
Add an elegant, pointer-reactive fluid Hero to the block editor. The block remains fully usable without WebGL.
JYP Images Effectsv0.5.20
Create layered image and text compositions with a configurable 3D parallax effect in Elementor.
A simple plugin that adds animation on scroll (AOS) to Gutenberg blocks.
Retriggers the WPBakery CSS animations whenever the element is scrolled into view.
Animation Packv1.0.0
Animation library for Elementor & Gutenberg.
Front Door Herov2.0.2
The website hero builder. Pick a hero, add your logo and your words, set your colours, and publish.
Bug Animationv1.1.0
Bug Animation adds animated flies and spiders that buzz across your WordPress site for a playful visual effect.