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AM LottiePlayer

By Johan Martin Aarstein

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

AM LottiePlayer Review - In-Depth Analysis

The most complete Lottie Player plugin for WordPress. Lightweight and versatile, it supports Gutenberg, Divi, Elementor, and Flatsome.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

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

AM LottiePlayer is an easy to use and lightweight plugin that allows you to implement vectorized animations on your website. You can set up user interactions and choose between JSON or dotLottie formats. The plugin lets you serve files from a CDN or your own Media Library.

This plugin supports various page builders including Gutenberg, Divi, Elementor, and Flatsome. You can upload Lottie animations and add them using shortcodes or blocks. It also provides options for scaling, speed, and background color directly from the settings.

AM LottiePlayer is available in a professional version that includes additional features such as combining animations, controlling interactions, and more rendering options. Upgrade to AM LottiePlayer PRO for enhanced functionality.

Comparing to Alternatives

AM LottiePlayer stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing Lottie animation support in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user satisfaction with a perfect 5-star rating.
Responsive and effective support team.
Compatibility with popular page builders like DIVI.
Quick bug fixes and active development.
Supports animated JSON files effectively.

Weaknesses

Has known medium severity security vulnerabilities, some without fixes.
Security risk score is moderate, requiring caution.
Limited alternative options for comparison.
Potential risk if not updated to latest versions.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and support quality.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin and good support. Will be using this on several sites.' — Simon
'Absolutely thrilled with this plugin and the amazing support team behind it.' — zmayyem
'Works fantastic with DIVI and the support is great!' — declutterdata
'I submitted a bug and it got fixed in less than 2 days.' — aksaeno
'Finally 👌🏻' — superinc

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known authenticated stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
Some vulnerabilities remain unpatched in older versions.
Security risk score indicates moderate risk.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a reliable and well-supported Lottie animation plugin for WordPress, especially those using page builders like DIVI, will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize security above all and cannot risk using plugins with known vulnerabilities, or those unwilling to keep the plugin updated, should consider alternatives or wait for security patches.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for embedding and managing Lottie animations with good support and compatibility.

Pro version

Offers additional premium features and enhanced support options, providing more advanced capabilities for professional users.

Final Verdict

AM LottiePlayer is a standout plugin with excellent user reviews and strong support, making it a top choice for integrating Lottie animations into WordPress sites. Its unique position without direct alternatives adds to its appeal for users needing this functionality.

However, the presence of known security vulnerabilities and a moderate risk score means users must stay vigilant with updates and consider their security needs carefully before adoption. Overall, it offers great value but requires responsible management.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free AM LottiePlayer plugin.

Lottie Player

animations

Gutenberg

Divi

Elementor

Screenshots

FAQ

The shortcode [am-lottieplayer] has the following parameters:

src: string (required)
autoplay: true | false, default: false
controls: true | false, default: false
loop: true | false, default: false
objectfit: cover | contain | fill | scale-down | none, default: contain
speed: number (1 – 5), default: 1
intermission: number in milliseconds
direction: 1 | -1, default: 1
onclick: true | false, default: false
onmouseover: true | false, default: false
onmouseout: void | stop | pause | reverse, default: void