# Animated Featured Image

> Animated Featured Image has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Animated Featured Image shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will make a widget for your sidebars with which you can make responsive, animated and cool images/banners made with CSS3 animations.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,853
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+34.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 27, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mobeen Abdullah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mobeen-abdullah/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/animated-featured-image/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css3 animations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css3-animations/) | #3 | 4 |
| [css3 banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css3-banner/) | #1 | 1 |
| [responsive image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-image/) | #2 | 2 |
| [responsive image widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-image-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [responsive widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-widget/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css3 animations | >100 | 176 |
| css3 banner | #22 | 28 |
| responsive image | >100 | 5,341 |
| responsive image widget | >100 | 2,594 |
| responsive widget | >100 | 4,353 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Textillate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-textillate/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | May 19, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [Image Hover Effects for Visual Composer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-hover-effect-for-visual-composer/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 9, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Ultimate Image Hover Effects CSS3 – Photo Gallery Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-image-hover-effects-css3-photo-gallery-pro/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 31, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Animated Featured Image safe to use in 2026?
Animated Featured Image shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Animated Featured Image?
Animated Featured Image is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,853 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Animated Featured Image work with WordPress 7.1?
Animated Featured Image is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Animated Featured Image last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on December 27, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Animated Featured Image?
Animated Featured Image is developed and maintained by Mobeen Abdullah.

### What are the best alternatives to Animated Featured Image?
The most popular alternatives to Animated Featured Image are Easy Textillate (1K+ installs), Image Hover Effects for Vis… (10+ installs) and Ultimate Image Hover Effect… (10+ installs).


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