# Altonet Animated BG

> Altonet Animated BG has <10 active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Altonet Animated BG works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Add powerful animated backgrounds to your WordPress site. A growing library of effects, deeply customizable, live preview, no code needed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 220
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+30.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Altonet (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/altonet/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/altonet-animated-bg/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animated-background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animated-background/) | #2 | 4 |
| [background animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background-animation/) | #2 | 2 |
| [background effects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background-effects/) | #4 | 4 |
| [interactive background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/interactive-background/) | #1 | 1 |
| [live preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-preview/) | #7 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animated-background | >100 | 662 |
| background animation | >100 | 1,582 |
| background effects | >100 | 1,812 |
| interactive background | >100 | 1,102 |
| live preview | >100 | 5,317 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Animation Kit – Animated Backgrounds & WebGL Effects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpxero-animation-kit/) | 10+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Impress Living Backgrounds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/impress-living-backgrounds/) | <10 | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [Loginflux](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginflux/) | <10 | — | Sep 6, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altonet Animated BG free?
Yes. Altonet Animated BG is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Altonet Animated BG safe to use in 2026?
Altonet Animated BG works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Altonet Animated BG?
Altonet Animated BG is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 220 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Altonet Animated BG work with WordPress 7.1?
Altonet Animated BG is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Altonet Animated BG need?
Altonet Animated BG requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Altonet Animated BG last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 8, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Altonet Animated BG?
Altonet Animated BG is developed and maintained by Altonet.

### What are the best alternatives to Altonet Animated BG?
The most popular alternatives to Altonet Animated BG are Animation Kit (10+ installs), Impress Living Backgrounds (<10 installs) and Loginflux (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/altonet-animated-bg/ · Generated 2026-09-30 18:45 UTC by PageForge