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Animentor – Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor

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Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

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

6.85/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

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 straightforward way to integrate Lottie and Bodymovin animations into Elementor, standing out among similar plugins.

Top alternatives

LottieFiles – JSON Based Animation Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor ( WPS: 7.16)

Strengths

Easy integration with Elementor builder.
Supports Lottie and Bodymovin animations seamlessly.
Free to use with no hidden costs.
Lightweight and does not impact site performance significantly.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced playback controls like 'play on click'.
Occasional bugs reported with 'Play on mouse over' feature causing server errors.
No official pro or premium version for extended features.
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users generally praise Animentor for its ease of use and effectiveness, though some have noted minor issues.

Positive highlights

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

Common complaints

Bug with 'Play on mouse over' causing 403 server error - casi800
Lack of 'play on click' option - portseif
Concerns about compatibility with newer WordPress versions - kbam

Weaknesses

Limited playback control options.
Some bugs affecting certain features.
No updates or clear roadmap for compatibility with latest 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 controls.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced animation playback options or guaranteed compatibility with the latest WordPress versions might find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full support for adding Lottie and Bodymovin animations within Elementor, enabling basic playback features without cost.

Final Verdict

Animentor is a valuable free tool for Elementor users wanting to enhance their sites with Lottie animations easily and effectively.

While it lacks some advanced features and has minor bugs, its simplicity and no-cost availability make it a solid choice for many users.

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!