# Processing JS

> Processing JS has 50+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Processing JS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**A plugin for WordPress to make it easy to include Processing.js sketches into blog posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 6,765
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+16% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** May 16, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** keyvan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/keyvan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/processingjs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animation/) | #63 | 231 |
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | >100 | 473 |
| [processing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/processing/) | #5 | 12 |
| [processing-js](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/processing-js/) | #1 | 3 |
| [processingjs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/processingjs/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animation | >100 | 3,407 |
| embed | >100 | 6,228 |
| processing | >100 | 6,585 |
| processing-js | >100 | 1,319 |
| processingjs | #2 | 3 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## 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 29, 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 Processing JS free?
Yes. Processing JS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Processing JS safe to use in 2026?
Processing JS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Processing JS?
Processing JS is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,765 times since it launched in September 2009. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Processing JS work with WordPress 7.1?
Processing JS is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Processing JS last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 16, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Processing JS?
Processing JS is developed and maintained by keyvan.

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


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