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Animation Builder – An interface for adding scroll-triggered animations icon
Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #8 in animate

Animation Builder – An interface for adding scroll-triggered animations

Complex scroll-triggered animations. No coding required.

Active installs900+100+ tier
Downloads · 30d319▲ +45.7% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score70/100Good
All-time downloads3.5KSince Nov 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 7.0+
Downloads · 7d66▼ -49.6% week over week
Our verdict

Solid choice

Animation Builder is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

  • Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (900+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

112233Jun 29Aug 12Sep 26
Yesterday7
Daily average (1y)11
Peak day84Jan 20, 2026
Last 12 months3.5K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Animation Builder stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
animate #17 379 Best animate plugins →
animation #8 3,372 Best animation plugins →
transition #17 1,791 Best transition plugins →
transitions #17 1,792 Best transitions plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 5.1100.0%

About Animation Builder

From the official readme · v5.1.2

Description

Animation Builder – Complex scroll-triggered animation with no coding required.

Animation Builder lets you craft everything from subtle transitions to complex, multi-stage scroll-triggered animations — all within a modern, familiar interface.

With intuitive controls and powerful features, you can build animations that respond to triggers, follow logical rules, and combine seamlessly to create a rich, interactive experience on your website — all with a fraction of the effort typically required.

Features

Scroll triggered – All animations respond to your scrolling, activating only when visible in the browser to ensure nothing is missed and performance remains smooth.
Lightweight & performant — Minimal footprint, optimized for fast, smooth animations.
Powered by GSAP Animation Framework — Built on the industry-standard animation engine for reliable, high-performance animations.
Zero-config defaults — works straight out of the box.
Beginner-friendly — no coding knowledge required.

The 4 types of animation included within Animation Builder

Animation Builder is designed to make animations effortless for everyone — whether you’re a seasoned developer or someone who has never touched JavaScript. With multiple ways to create and trigger animations, you have complete freedom to choose the approach that works best for you.

1. Simple Animation Builder
A clean, visual interface for creating smooth, single-step transitions. Ideal for quick enhancements when you need movement without complexity.

2. Advanced Timeline Builder
The heart of Animation Builder — a full-fledged timeline editor that lets you design professional, multi-stage animations with precision and control. No coding required, just creativity and a bit of animation logic.

3. Ready-to-Use CSS Classes
Instantly add motion to any element with our library of predefined CSS animations. Perfect for quick effects that grab attention — no setup required.

4. Legacy Activations
A tried-and-true method for scroll-based effects. Elements activate as they enter the viewport, enabling elegant CSS transitions between states — great for subtle, performance-friendly animations.

Benefits

Attract Users to Key Areas – Apply animations strategically to highlight the sections that matter most.
Improves engagement – studies show that web animations can improve “time on page” by up to 15%.
Increase Credibility – Polished, purposeful animations can make your website appear more credible.

Full documentation can be found here

Installation

Ensure PHP 7.0 or higher is installed before proceeding

  1. Go to the Plugins menu in your dashboard.
  2. Search for “Animation Builder” in the plugin repository.
  3. Click “Install Now”, then “Activate” to enable the plugin.

Frequently asked questions

Why aren’t my animations working?

There are a few possible causes for this issue, but the most common is a JavaScript error on your site. Check your browser’s console for any error messages. If you’re unable to resolve the problem, feel free to reach out through our support forum—we’re happy to help.

Changelog

5.0.0

*Initial plugin release

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

For developers

Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.

Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.

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FAQ

Animation Builder: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026

Is Animation Builder free?

Yes. Animation Builder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Animation Builder safe to use in 2026?

Animation Builder is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Animation Builder?

Animation Builder is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,474 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 319 times in the last 30 days.

Does Animation Builder work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested Animation Builder up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

What PHP version does Animation Builder need?

Animation Builder requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Animation Builder last updated?

The latest version, 5.1.2, was released on September 14, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

Who makes Animation Builder?

Animation Builder is developed and maintained by Toast Plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Animation Builder?

The most popular alternatives to Animation Builder are Animations for Blocks (10K+ installs), Animate on Scroll (4K+ installs) and AnimateGL Animations for Wo… (3K+ installs).

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