Intro Animation
A lightweight WordPress plugin to display a customizable intro page animation with text, logo, colors, and layout styles.
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Intro Animation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Intro Animation stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animation | >100 |
| intro | #30 |
| overlay | >100 |
| page animation | >100 |
| preloader | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Intro Animation
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Intro Animation adds a customizable intro animation overlay for your homepage.
You can configure background color, text, font, logo, animation duration, and choose between layout styles (grid or full).
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/intro-animation/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Configure the settings under Intro Animation in the admin menu.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the animation style?
Yes — choose between grid or full layout in settings.
Does it only work on the homepage?
Yes, by default the overlay is only loaded on the front page.
Can I use my own font family?
Yes — enter any valid CSS font-family name.
Can I add my logo with the intro?
Yes — you can upload a logo, and it will be displayed with the same animation effect as the text.
Changelog
New feature: Add a logo with the intro animation. Update recommended.
1.1.1
- Added support for uploading and displaying a logo with the intro.
- Both logo and text can now be shown together with the same animation effect.
1.1.0
- Security & code-quality updates (nonce, sanitization, escaping).
- Use unique prefix (intran_) and consistent text domain.
- Added versioning for assets.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Intro Animation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Is Intro Animation free?
Yes. Intro Animation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Intro Animation safe to use in 2026?
Intro Animation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Intro Animation?
Intro Animation is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 843 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Intro Animation work with WordPress 7.1?
Intro Animation is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Intro Animation need?
Intro Animation requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Intro Animation last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on September 16, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Intro Animation?
Intro Animation is developed and maintained by hossam404.
What are the best alternatives to Intro Animation?
The most popular alternatives to Intro Animation are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).
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