ACTUS Animated Tags
Random Post Tags or other taxonomies in different size, position and opacity, animated horizontally in various speed, over a background image or color.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where ACTUS Animated Tags stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax | >100 |
| animation | >100 |
| tag cloud | >100 |
| tags | >100 |
| taxonomies | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About ACTUS Animated Tags
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
Algorithmically Animated Tags.
Random Post Tags or other taxonomies in different size, position and opacity, animated horizontally in various speed, over a background image or color.
- Animation of random Posts tags or other taxonomies against a background image or color
- Random position, size, opacity and speed for every term
- Adjust the height of the element.
- Adjust the density of the terms.
- Adjust the terms color.
- Six background images to choose from or upload your own image
- Set a color as a background
- Create and use different styles
- Use widget or shortcodes to embed the element anywhere in your pages.
- AJAX technology
- Plugin widget
- Plugin shortcode
DEMO
USAGE
- Place ACTUS Animated Tags widget in any slot you want.
- Use our shortcode [actus_animated_tags] to place the plugin anywhere on your page
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Appearance > ACTUS Animated Tags screen to configure the plugin
- Use the shortcode [actus_animated_tags] to embed the animated tag cloud anywhere in your pages.
Changelog
2.0.1
** (3 June 2022).
* Decrease maximum font size.
* Documentation changes
2.0.1
** (26 May 2022).
* Use a solid color as a background.
* Shortcode parameters
* – style
** (1 June 2022).
* Use terms from any taxonomy.
* Change color of terms.
1.2.0
** (09 March 2019).
* Clickable tags.
* Upload your own image as a background.
1.1.0
** (23 June 2017).
* Settings Button** for plugins page.
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FAQ
ACTUS Animated Tags: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is ACTUS Animated Tags free?
Yes. ACTUS Animated Tags is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ACTUS Animated Tags safe to use in 2026?
ACTUS Animated Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ACTUS Animated Tags?
ACTUS Animated Tags is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,769 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.
Does ACTUS Animated Tags work with WordPress 7.1?
ACTUS Animated Tags is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was ACTUS Animated Tags last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on June 6, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes ACTUS Animated Tags?
ACTUS Animated Tags is developed and maintained by ACTUS anima.
What are the best alternatives to ACTUS Animated Tags?
The most popular alternatives to ACTUS Animated Tags are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).
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