# Physicks

> Physicks has <10 active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Physicks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Create interactive physics-powered compositions with a drag-and-drop canvas editor. Add animated, clickable objects to any page via shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 187
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+4.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Canica Works (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/canicaworks/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/physicks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animation/) | >100 | 230 |
| [canvas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/canvas/) | #20 | 29 |
| [interactive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/interactive/) | #33 | 45 |
| [Physics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/physics/) | #2 | 2 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,380 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animation | >100 | 3,376 |
| canvas | >100 | 1,026 |
| interactive | >100 | 3,181 |
| Physics | #20 | 39 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (70) | Sep 22, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/greenshift-animation-and-page-builder-blocks/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (107) | Sep 26, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [UiCore Animate – Free Animations, Transitions, and Interactions Addon for Elementor & Gutenberg blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uicore-animate/) | 40K+ | 3.2/5 (10) | Mar 16, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Animations for Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animations-for-blocks/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Loading Page with Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loading-page/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Aug 14, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [LottieFiles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lottiefiles/) | 7K+ | 2.3/5 (18) | Jan 19, 2026 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Block Animations, Motion & Scroll Effects – Ghost Kit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghostkit/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Sep 14, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Better Block Editor (BBE)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-block-editor/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (10) | Aug 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Animate on Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-on-scroll/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 8, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Animentor – Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animentor-lottie-bodymovin-elementor/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 29, 2021 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Physicks safe to use in 2026?
Physicks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Physicks?
Physicks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 187 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Physicks work with WordPress 7.1?
Physicks 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 Physicks need?
Physicks requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Physicks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 29, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Physicks?
Physicks is developed and maintained by Canica Works.

### What are the best alternatives to Physicks?
The most popular alternatives to Physicks are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).


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