Funny Text
A WordPress plugin to create funny and crazy moving texts in a simple way.
Use with caution
Funny Text works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Funny Text stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| funny text | #1 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| text animation | >100 |
| typography | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Funny Text
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
Funny Text is a simple shortcode plugin that allows you to animate your text. Keep your visitors engaged with crazy, randomly moving characters!
Shortcode Example:
[funnytext text=”Your Text” speed=”1000″ color=”#000000″ activeColor=”#ffffff” fontSize=”18px” direction=”both” borderColor=”#333333″]
Shortcode Options
* text: (default “Anshul Labs”) Defines your text which you want to animate.
* speed: (default 700) Defines the speed in which the letters change in milliseconds.
* borderColor: (default black) Defines the color of the border when the text is active.
* activeColor: (default white) Defines the color of the text when it is active.
* color: (default black) Defines the color of the text on start.
* fontSize: (default 30px) Defines the size of the font.
* direction: (default both) Defines the direction of the letters movement. It can be both, horizontal, or vertical.
Installation
- Upload the
funny-textfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Use the shortcode
[funnytext text="Hello"]on any post or page. - Check Settings > Funny Text for more details.
Frequently asked questions
Is this plugin secure?
Yes, version 2.0 is completely rebuilt to adhere strictly to the WordPress.org detailed plugin guidelines.
Will this plugin slow down my site?
No. Assets (CSS and JS) are only loaded conditionally on the pages where you actually use the shortcode.
Changelog
Major security and performance update. Please upgrade immediately to secure your site and improve page load speeds.
2.0
- SECURITY: Patched XSS vulnerabilities by properly escaping output and sanitizing all attributes.
- SECURITY: Removed dynamic inline
<style>and<script>injections to comply with Content Security Policy (CSP). - PERFORMANCE: CSS and JS assets are now loaded conditionally, only on pages using the shortcode.
- COMPATIBILITY: Tested and verified up to WordPress 7.0.
1.0
- Initial release.
For developers
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FAQ
Funny Text: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Funny Text free?
Yes. Funny Text is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Funny Text safe to use in 2026?
Funny Text works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Funny Text?
Funny Text is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,981 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 173 times in the last 30 days.
Does Funny Text work with WordPress 7.1?
Funny Text is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Funny Text need?
Funny Text requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Funny Text last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on July 17, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Funny Text?
Funny Text is developed and maintained by Anshul Gangrade.
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