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Typing Effect

By 93digital

Design & Themes / Animations & Visual Effects

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Typing Effect Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create an animated typing effect for your posts or pages. This plugin allows words to be typed out dynamically using a shortcode.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 28+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is no longer supported from version 1.3.6.

Typing Effect allows you to generate a shortcode that will type out words on a page or post, in a widget, or directly in a theme or template file. The plugin is based on the Typed.js typing animation script by Matt Boldt.

Simply add your words or sentences, click 'Generate Shortcode', and copy and paste the shortcode into a page, post, or text widget.

You can also configure settings such as how quickly the typing effect takes place, delays before starting or backspacing, set the animation to loop repeatedly, or randomize the order your words or sentences are typed out and deleted.

To view a demo of the original animation click here.

Comparing to Alternatives

Typing Effect is a popular plugin for adding animated typing effects, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use with minimal setup required
Works well out of the box for basic typing animations
Positive user feedback highlights reliability and smooth performance
Free to use with no paid version needed
Supports a variety of text animation styles

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities with no current fix for older versions
Issues handling special characters and multiline text
Text cursor behavior can be inconsistent in some cases
Lack of advanced customization options compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and overall positive reviews, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though some minor issues are noted.

Positive highlights

"The hero we didn’t know we needed" - tolgmau
"Works great out of the box!" - codejar
"Super 🙂 works well" - lukas22
"Works as advertised" - marbs
"The plugin works well" - tvsan70

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Problems with special symbols breaking the plugin
Incorrect text cursor behavior with multiline text
Concerns about potential abandonment and lack of updates
Security vulnerabilities present in older versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free plugin to add animated typing effects without needing advanced customization or paid features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring robust security assurances, advanced customization, or handling complex text inputs with special characters and multiline formatting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core animated typing effects functionality sufficient for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

Typing Effect is a well-liked plugin praised for its ease of use and effective animated typing features, making it a solid choice for users wanting simple text animations without cost. Its free availability and positive user feedback highlight its value for basic applications.

However, the plugin has known security vulnerabilities in older versions and some functional limitations with special characters and multiline text. Users needing enhanced security or advanced features may want to consider alternative plugins.