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Animentor – Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor

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Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Animentor – Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

An Elementor extension that adds a widget for Lottie animations. It allows for easy configuration and customization of animations directly within Elementor.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

An unofficial WordPress plugin to add a Lottie widget to the Elementor Page Builder. This plugin enhances your Elementor experience by allowing you to integrate Lottie animations seamlessly.

With an intuitive user interface, everything is configurable directly within Elementor through the widget's controls. You can manage and reuse animation data JSON files through the WordPress Media Library.

It works with the latest version of Elementor and does not require Elementor Pro. The plugin includes several animation options, allowing you to customize the speed of the animation, autoplay settings, looping, and more. You can also customize styling options such as dimensions, opacity, CSS filters, and box shadows.

Comparing to Alternatives

Animentor offers a specialized solution for integrating Lottie and Bodymovin animations within Elementor, standing out among several alternatives in this niche.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Elementor for easy animation embedding
Completely free to use with no paid version
High user satisfaction with a perfect 5-star rating
Lightweight and efficient with minimal security risks
Supports advanced animation features like mouse over play

Weaknesses

No official pro or premium version with extended features
Minor bugs reported with 'Play on mouse over' causing server errors
Lacks some requested features like 'play on click' option
Limited updates information regarding compatibility with latest WordPress versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers and no negative feedback, users overwhelmingly praise Animentor for its ease of use and functionality.

Positive highlights

'AMAZING! So easy to add a ton of awesome life to your site' - thewebstylist
'Just amazing. Thanks so much for making this free to use.' - handies711
'Incredible little plugin. Works flawlessly' - Joseph
'Loving the plugin!' - portseif
'Exactly what I needed!' - kbam

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Bug causing 403 server error when using 'Play on mouse over' feature
Lack of 'play on click' functionality requested by users
Uncertainty about compatibility with newer WordPress versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a free, easy-to-use plugin to add Lottie animations to Elementor-built sites without needing advanced premium features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced animation controls, guaranteed compatibility with the latest WordPress versions, or official premium support may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full access to Lottie and Bodymovin animation integration within Elementor, enabling rich animations without cost.

Final Verdict

Animentor is a highly rated, free plugin that effectively brings Lottie and Bodymovin animations into Elementor with ease and minimal security concerns. Its perfect user rating reflects strong satisfaction, though some minor bugs and feature requests remain unaddressed.

While alternatives exist, Animentor stands out for its simplicity and zero cost, making it an excellent choice for users who want to enhance their sites with animations without investing in premium options. However, users needing advanced features or guaranteed future compatibility should consider this before committing.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Animentor – Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor plugin.

Lottie

Bodymovin

Elementor animation

Screenshots

FAQ

Lottie is a mobile library for Web, and iOS that parses Adobe After Effects animations exported as json with Bodymovin and renders them natively on mobile!