Animated Raffle Winner
An interactive block to create animated raffles with random numbers and celebratory fireworks.
Use with caution
Animated Raffle Winner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Animated Raffle Winner stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animation | >100 |
| block | >100 |
| lottery | #15 |
| raffle | #9 |
| random | >100 |
About Animated Raffle Winner
From the official readme · v1.0Description
The Animated Raffle Winner block allows you to create engaging raffle experiences on your WordPress site. With smooth animations and exciting visual effects, this block is perfect for promotions, events, contests, and any situation that requires random number selection.
Key Features:
- Set a custom number range (start and end)
- Number rolling animation for 5 seconds before revealing the result
- Highlighted display of the drawn number
- Animated fireworks to celebrate the result
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Fully responsive
How to Use:
- Add the “Animated Raffle Winner” block to your content
- Configure the starting number in the settings panel
- Configure the ending number in the settings panel
- Publish or preview the page
- Click the “Draw” button to start the raffle!
The block is perfect for:
– Raffles at events and promotions
– Random selection of participants
– Games and interactive activities
– Educational demonstrations about randomness
– Any application that needs random selection with visual impact
Source Code & Build Instructions
The development source code and build tools for this plugin are publicly maintained on GitHub:
https://github.com/RafaelFunchal/animated-raffle-winner
The source code is also included directly within the src/ directory in this distribution package.
To build the plugin from source:
1. Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed.
2. Install the dependencies: npm install
3. Build the assets: npm run build
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/animated-raffle-winnerdirectory or install directly through the WordPress plugins screen - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Add the “Animated Raffle Winner” block to any page or post using the Gutenberg editor
Frequently asked questions
How do I configure the number range?
In the block editor, select the Animated Raffle Winner block. In the right sidebar (Inspector), you will see two fields: “Starting Number” and “Ending Number”. Enter the desired values.
Can I use negative numbers?
Yes! The block accepts any integer, including negative numbers.
Does the animation work on mobile devices?
Yes, the block is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones and tablets.
Can I customize the animation duration?
Currently, the animation has a fixed duration of 5 seconds to provide a consistent and exciting experience.
Is the raffle truly random?
Yes, we use JavaScript’s Math.random() function, which generates pseudo-random numbers suitable for most raffle applications.
Changelog
Major update with background color and gradient customization support. Upgrade to customize your raffle block backgrounds!
1.0
- Added background image selector from Media Library
- Added background/overlay color opacity control (0-100)
- Added text size presets (Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)
- Updated front-end button label to “Draw again” after each result
- Added accessibility improvements: live result announcements and reduced-motion support
- Added fullscreen exit via Escape key and automatic celebration stop
0.1.0
- Initial release
- Raffle with configurable range
- 5-second animation
- Celebratory fireworks
- Responsive interface
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FAQ
Animated Raffle Winner: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Animated Raffle Winner free?
Yes. Animated Raffle Winner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Animated Raffle Winner safe to use in 2026?
Animated Raffle Winner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Animated Raffle Winner?
Animated Raffle Winner is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 273 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Animated Raffle Winner work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Animated Raffle Winner up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.1 or newer.
What PHP version does Animated Raffle Winner need?
Animated Raffle Winner requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Animated Raffle Winner last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Animated Raffle Winner?
Animated Raffle Winner is developed and maintained by Rafael Funchal.
What are the best alternatives to Animated Raffle Winner?
The most popular alternatives to Animated Raffle Winner are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).
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