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Typing Effect

By 93digital

Design & Themes / Animations & Visual Effects

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

7.01/10

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 straightforward plugin for adding animated typing text to WordPress sites. When compared to similar plugins, it offers basic functionality without extensive customization options.

Top alternatives

Animated Text Block – Add Typing and Looping Text Effects ( WPS: 6.89)

Strengths

Simple and easy to use out of the box
Lightweight with minimal setup required
Effectively animates typing text for visual interest

Weaknesses

Limited support for special characters like <, >, and quotes
Cursor behavior issues with multiline text
Lacks advanced customization features
No clear updates or ongoing development

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights ease of use and effectiveness, but also points out some technical limitations and concerns about maintenance.

Positive highlights

"Works great out of the box!" - codejar
"Thank you for taking the time to develop such an awesome plugin!" - tolgmau
"Works well" - lukas22
"The plugin works well" - tvsan70
"Works as advertised" - marbs

Common complaints

Issues with displaying special characters in code snippets
Cursor behaves incorrectly with multiline text
Concerns about plugin abandonment and lack of updates

Weaknesses

Limited handling of HTML entities causing display errors
Multiline text cursor glitches
Uncertainty about future support and updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple and lightweight typing animation plugin for basic text effects without needing advanced customization.

Not ideal for

Developers or site owners who require robust handling of code snippets, special characters, or extensive customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides core typing animation features suitable for most basic needs without any cost.

Final Verdict

Typing Effect is a user-friendly plugin that delivers simple animated typing effects effectively, making it a good choice for users wanting quick and easy text animations.

However, it has limitations with special character handling and multiline text cursor behavior, and lacks clear ongoing support, which may affect users with more complex needs.