# Animated Category

> Animated Category has <10 active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Animated Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Animated Category plugin easily is an high customizable and responsive widget for displaying category. This plugin also customize widget color. Count category on off facilities also included.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,735
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (-11.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 18, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nasirul Islam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nasirul/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/animated-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animated/) | #18 | 22 |
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 413 |
| [easily customizable category widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/easily-customizable-category-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animated | >100 | 1,490 |
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| easily customizable category widget | >100 | 540 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Timeline Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-express/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (165) | Mar 22, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [WP CountUP JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-countup-js/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Dec 4, 2021 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Jellyfish Counter Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jellyfish-counter-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (10) | Apr 2, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [WEN Skill Charts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wen-skill-charts/) | 600+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Apr 5, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Amedea – Unique Design Elements for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amedea/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Animated Headline Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-headline-elementor/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 2, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Goo Pie Chart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/goo-pie-chart/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 26, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Animate Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-slider/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 16, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Auto AnimateImage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-animateimage/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 23, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Animated/Illustrated Under construction plug-in for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/utopia-under-construction/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 11, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Animated Category safe to use in 2026?
Animated Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Animated Category?
Animated Category is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,735 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Animated Category work with WordPress 7.1?
Animated Category is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Animated Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 18, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Animated Category?
Animated Category is developed and maintained by Nasirul Islam.

### What are the best alternatives to Animated Category?
The most popular alternatives to Animated Category are Timeline Express (8K+ installs), WP CountUP JS (1K+ installs) and Jellyfish Counter Widget (1K+ installs).


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