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Animated Blocks on Scroll

By Virgildia

Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Animated Blocks on Scroll Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add scroll based animations to WordPress Gutenberg blocks. Choose from 76 animations or add your own. Adjust duration, delay, and offset settings easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

Add scroll based animations to WordPress Gutenberg blocks.

This plugin allows you to choose from 76 cross-browser CSS3 animations or add your own. You can preview animations in the editor and adjust settings such as animation duration, delay, scroll threshold, and offset.

Animation controls can be applied directly to regular Gutenberg blocks, and you can show or hide these controls from the settings. Replay the selected animation from the editor inspector for a better editing experience.

Requirements include PHP 5.6+, WordPress 5.0+, and active Gutenberg. Documentation is available to guide you through selecting animations and adjusting settings.

Comparing to Alternatives

Animated Blocks on Scroll stands out in the animation plugin space with its focus on lightweight, flexible scroll-triggered animations for Gutenberg blocks. While there are several alternatives available, this plugin offers a simple and unobtrusive approach.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and does not add bloat to the site.
Simple and easy to add animations to page blocks.
Flexible with precise controls for duration, delay, and trigger settings.
Seamless integration with Gutenberg blocks.
No known security vulnerabilities and a low risk score.

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features.
Limited to scroll-based animations only.
No built-in option to disable animations on mobile devices.
Fewer animation presets compared to some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 8 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective animation features.

Positive highlights

"Easy to add animations to blocks. Simple and good." — burnettj928
"Simple, flexible, nest-able and unobtrusive." — Anonymous User 15142627
"Great plugin for adding subtle effects without bloat." — James Monroe
"Very Useful!" — wireinet
"Lightweight and flexible animation plugin for Gutenberg blocks." — ammykat

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No mobile disable option noted by some users.
Limited advanced animation features due to lack of pro version.
Some users desire more customization options.
Animation effects are focused solely on scroll triggers.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin to add subtle scroll-triggered animations to Gutenberg blocks without overwhelming complexity.

Not ideal for

Those needing extensive animation presets, mobile-specific controls, or advanced features typically found in premium animation plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a comprehensive set of scroll-triggered animation options with precise control over timing and triggers, sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Animated Blocks on Scroll is an excellent choice for WordPress users who want to enhance their sites with smooth, scroll-based animations without adding unnecessary complexity or bloat. Its perfect user ratings and clean security record make it a reliable option for subtle animation needs.

While it lacks a pro version and some advanced features, its simplicity and seamless Gutenberg integration make it ideal for users prioritizing lightweight and effective animation solutions over extensive customization.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Animated Blocks on Scroll plugin.

Animation

Css animations

Gutenberg

Screenshots

FAQ

Go to your WordPress Admin -> Plugins -> Add New. Search for Gutenberg Animated Blocks. Install and Activate. You can also download this folder and add it into your plugins directory.

“Animated Block” will be added to the Design block group.