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Page Transition

By numixtech

Design & Themes / Animations & Visual Effects

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Page Transition Review - In-Depth Analysis

Page Transition is a WordPress plugin that adds modern CSS3 animations for page transitions. It allows customization of animations for page load and unload.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 33+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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

Page Transition is a simple and easy WordPress plugin used to add page transition using CSS3 animations. Show your page with modern animations.

Set different animations effects for page in (on load) and page out (on unload). You can also set value to 'None' to disable page in or page out animation.

Available options and features include setting page in and out animations, animation durations, and loading text color. You can choose from 9 different transition effects such as Fade, Rotate, and Flip.

Comparing to Alternatives

Page Transition offers a straightforward page transition effect with some customization options. While it has alternatives, it stands out for its simplicity and ease of use.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal setup
Provides fun and customizable transition effects
Works well across all pages as reported by users
Lightweight without unnecessary features
Good user satisfaction with a high rating

Weaknesses

Has not been updated for over two years
Known security vulnerability with no current fix
Some design flaws such as a blank page appearing during transitions
Does not fully support parallax image headers

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness. Positive feedback highlights ease of use and pleasing effects, while minor issues are noted in some reviews.

Positive highlights

Very simple and useful (edoron777)
Great plugin so far, works on all pages (milenfrom)
Nice plugin with fun customizable effects (eiie)
Perfect as is, with a request for updates (dmoralesz)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Plugin has not been updated recently, raising compatibility concerns
Known security vulnerability (stored XSS) with no fix
Transition effect can insert a blank page between pages
Does not support parallax image headers fully

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight and easy-to-use page transition plugin with customizable effects and who do not require frequent updates or advanced compatibility.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring robust security, frequent updates, or advanced features such as full parallax support; also not ideal for users concerned about the known unresolved security vulnerability.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core transition effects and customization options, providing good value for users needing simple page transitions.

Final Verdict

Page Transition is a well-liked plugin praised for its simplicity and effective transition effects, making it a solid choice for users wanting easy page animations without complexity. Its high user rating reflects satisfaction with its core functionality.

However, the plugin has not been updated in years and has a known security vulnerability without a fix, which may pose risks for some users. Those needing advanced features or strong security should consider alternatives. Overall, it offers good value for basic use but requires caution regarding security and compatibility.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Page Transition plugin.

Page transition

CSS3 animations

Animation effects

Screenshots

FAQ

This plugin requires that you call wordpress “body_class” function like <?php body_class(); ?> in your body tag in header. Your body tag should be look like <body <?php body_class(); ?>>.