Animata
The free version of the Anime Data fetcher plugin for WordPress.
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Animata shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Animata stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anime | #16 |
| api | >100 |
| content types | >100 |
| database | >100 |
| manga | #10 |
About Animata
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Animata is a cutting-edge WordPress plugin designed to simplify anime data management. Seamlessly fetch and display detailed anime information using the AniList API (unofficial). Perfect for anime enthusiasts, bloggers, and database creators, Animata offers a user-friendly solution to enrich your website with accurate and up-to-date anime details effortlessly.
This free version includes poster, banner, description, status, score, and release date for anime only.
Get the Pro version to unlock live search, more fields and taxonomies — not just for anime, but also for manga, manhwa, and novels.
Usage
- Create a new Anime post and enter the anime title or ID into the “Media Name or ID” field.
- Press the “Go” button to fetch data from AniList. Fields like banner, poster, status, score, and description will be filled automatically.
- When you save the post, poster and banner images are automatically downloaded and assigned as featured images.
Using in Regular Posts
If you’d like to insert an anime card into a regular WordPress post, use the shortcode like this:
[animata_mediacontent id=”19″]
(Where 19 is the post ID of an anime post previously created.)
External Services
This plugin integrates with the AniList GraphQL API to fetch anime metadata. This integration is required to automatically populate anime information when creating/updating posts.
AniList API Integration
- Service Provider: AniList (https://anilist.co)
- What’s Sent:
- User-provided anime title or ID
- GraphQL query requesting specific anime metadata fields
- When Data is Sent:
- When admin users manually search for anime
- When saving/updating anime posts using AniList data
- Data Usage:
- Retrieves anime metadata (titles, descriptions, images, status, scores, dates)
- Used to populate content fields in WordPress
- Required By Features:
- Anime metadata auto-population
- Banner/poster image sourcing
- Score/status tracking
- Service Links:
- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://anilist.co/terms
- API Documentation: https://anilist.gitbook.io/anilist-apiv2-docs/
This integration only sends the minimum required data to retrieve anime information. No user or site data is stored by AniList through these API requests.
Installation
Admin Installer via zip
- Visit the Add New plugin screen and click the “Upload Plugin” button.
- Click the “Browse…” button and select
animata.zipfrom your computer. - Click the “Install Now” button.
- Once installed, activate Animata.
Manual Installation
- Upload the
animatafolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin via the “Plugins” screen.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fetch manga or novels?
The free version supports only anime. The Pro version adds manga, manhwa, and novels, live search by name, and more fields and taxonomies.
Can I customize the layout of the anime content?
Yes! You can override the CSS styles of the rendered content.
Where do I find the anime name or ID?
You can either look it up on anilist.co
Changelog
First release of Animata. Includes anime data fetching and shortcode rendering.
1.0 – MAY 2025
- Initial release of Animata Free Version.
- Fetches anime data from AniList API.
- Saves and renders poster, banner, description, status, score, and release date.
- Includes shortcode to embed anime cards in regular posts.
Screenshots
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Animata: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Animata free?
Yes. Animata is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Animata safe to use in 2026?
Animata shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Animata?
Animata is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,612 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 225 times in the last 30 days.
Does Animata work with WordPress 7.1?
Animata is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Animata need?
Animata requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Animata last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 17, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Animata?
Animata is developed and maintained by RAMSTHEMES.
What are the best alternatives to Animata?
The most popular alternatives to Animata are Live2DWebCanvas (50+ installs), WP ANIGRAB (10+ installs) and King Grabber (10+ installs).
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