# Just Animate – For Classic Editor

> Just Animate – For Classic Editor has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Just Animate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Just Animate is a simple WordPress plugin for animate text or images in your posts, easily create beautiful posts with animations.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,612
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+96.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 6, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sigalitam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sigalitam/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/just-animate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animate/) | #16 | 21 |
| [animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animation/) | >100 | 234 |
| [block animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-animation/) | #1 | 1 |
| [simple animations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-animations/) | #1 | 1 |
| [text animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-animation/) | #9 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animate | >100 | 383 |
| animation | >100 | 3,423 |
| block animation | >100 | 1,616 |
| simple animations | >100 | 1,212 |
| text animation | >100 | 2,274 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Animations for Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animations-for-blocks/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Animate on Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-on-scroll/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 8, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [AnimateGL Animations for WordPress – Elementor & Gutenberg Blocks Animations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animategl/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (22) | May 8, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Textillate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-textillate/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | May 19, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Animator – Scroll Triggered Animations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-triggered-animations/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Dec 1, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Animate In View](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-in-view/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Aug 17, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Dynamic Animations for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-animations-for-elementor/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (9) | Aug 3, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Animation Builder – An interface for adding scroll-triggered animations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animation-builder/) | 1K+ | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Page Transition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-transition/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (33) | Sep 15, 2014 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [Animation Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animation-block/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | May 9, 2019 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Animate free?
Yes. Just Animate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Just Animate safe to use in 2026?
Just Animate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Just Animate?
Just Animate is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,612 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Just Animate work with WordPress 7.1?
Just Animate is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Just Animate need?
Just Animate requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Just Animate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 6, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Just Animate?
Just Animate is developed and maintained by sigalitam.

### What are the best alternatives to Just Animate?
The most popular alternatives to Just Animate are Animations for Blocks (10K+ installs), Animate on Scroll (4K+ installs) and AnimateGL Animations for Wo… (3K+ installs).


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