Fuwari Block Effects
Lightweight scroll animations and gradient text for core blocks. No dependencies, no jQuery — just a few KB of CSS and vanilla JS.
Use with caution
Fuwari Block Effects works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Fuwari Block Effects stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animation | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| fade | >100 |
| gradient | >100 |
| scroll | >100 |
About Fuwari Block Effects
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Fuwari Block Effects adds subtle scroll animations and gradient text to WordPress core blocks. “Fuwari” is a Japanese word for something soft and floaty — exactly how your content will appear.
No extra libraries, no settings screens. Select a block, pick an effect in the sidebar, done.
Animations (play once when the block scrolls into view, or replay on every re-entry with the Repeat toggle):
- Fade Up / Fade Down / Fade In — classic entrance animations
- Box Reveal — a colored box covers the element, then slides away to reveal it. Choose the slide direction (right / left / up / down) and the box color (Purple / Orange / Blue / Dark)
Gradient text — three built-in gradients (Purple, Orange, Blue), plus a Custom option where you set the start and end colors with hex values.
Alternating columns — an option for the Columns block that reverses column order on desktop, useful for text/image zigzag layouts.
Supported blocks — animations: Paragraph, Heading, Quote, Button, Image, Group, Columns, Cover, Gallery, List. Gradient text: Paragraph, Heading, Quote, Button. Column layout: Columns.
Built to be safe
- Content stays visible if JavaScript is disabled or fails to load
- Respects the
prefers-reduced-motionuser setting - Falls back gracefully on browsers without IntersectionObserver
- No data collection, no external requests, no tracking
Customization
Override the Box Reveal color from your theme’s Additional CSS:
body { --fuwari-reveal-color: #f5576c; }
Installation
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Select a supported block in the editor.
- Choose an animation or gradient in the “Block Effects” panel in the block sidebar.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with any theme?
Yes. The plugin adds CSS classes to blocks, so it works with both block themes and classic themes.
What happens if I deactivate the plugin?
Nothing breaks. The CSS classes remain in your content but simply have no effect until you reactivate.
Why doesn’t the animation play for some visitors?
If the visitor’s OS is set to “reduce motion”, the plugin intentionally shows content immediately without animation, for accessibility.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release: Fade Up / Fade Down / Fade In / Box Reveal animations, three text gradients, alternating columns layout.
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
Fuwari Block Effects: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Fuwari Block Effects free?
Yes. Fuwari Block Effects is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Fuwari Block Effects safe to use in 2026?
Fuwari Block Effects works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Fuwari Block Effects?
Fuwari Block Effects is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 189 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does Fuwari Block Effects work with WordPress 7.1?
Fuwari Block Effects is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Fuwari Block Effects need?
Fuwari Block Effects requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Fuwari Block Effects last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 3, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Fuwari Block Effects?
Fuwari Block Effects is developed and maintained by midorinz.
What are the best alternatives to Fuwari Block Effects?
The most popular alternatives to Fuwari Block Effects are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).
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