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Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks

By Hardeep Asrani

Design & Themes / Animations & Visual Effects

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add elegant CSS animations to your Gutenberg blocks effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 71+ reviews)

Active Installations

90,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good 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

Blocks Animation allows you to add CSS Animations to all of your Gutenberg blocks in the most elegant way.

The UI for Blocks Animation feels so native and intuitive, you won't even notice it's installed. Just install, and you will see animation settings in all the blocks, right in the Block Settings Sidebar.

All the code and sources for this plugin are publicly available as part of GitHub.

Comparing to Alternatives

Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks stands out in the animation plugin category with several notable alternatives available for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very easy to use with intuitive controls
Lightweight and bloat-free design
Offers a variety of animation types with customizable settings
Highly rated by users for reliability and performance
Integrates smoothly with Gutenberg blocks

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options like slide distance or speed controls
No pro version to unlock additional features
Limited to CSS animations without more complex animation frameworks
May not offer as many animation presets as some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong 4.7 out of 5 rating from 70 users, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 90% giving it 5 stars. Negative reviews are minimal and do not highlight significant issues.

Positive highlights

"Excellent plugin, very easy to use" – ikaddouri
"No limits, no bloat: well done!" – podpirate
"Great plugin, very easy to use!" – K. M.
"Easy to use with great results" – herenow7
"Clean, well made, lightweight, and fantastic" – stevegek

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited advanced animation customization
No premium version to access additional features
Animation options may be fewer compared to some competitors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, lightweight plugin to add CSS animations to Gutenberg blocks without complexity or bloat will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced animation controls, extensive presets, or premium features may find this plugin less suitable due to its simplicity and lack of a pro version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a solid set of CSS animations with easy-to-use controls and no bloat, providing excellent value for users needing basic block animations.

Final Verdict

Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks is a highly rated, user-friendly plugin that delivers effective and lightweight animation capabilities for Gutenberg blocks. Its simplicity and lack of bloat make it an excellent choice for users seeking basic animation features without complexity.

While it lacks advanced customization and a pro version, its strong user satisfaction and clean design position it well among alternatives. Users requiring more sophisticated animation options might explore other plugins, but for straightforward CSS animations, this plugin is a dependable solution.