# Best CSS Effects Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 css effects plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Image Hover Effects, Change class in viewport: c…, Essential Hover Effects.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-hover-effects-addon-for-elementor/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Jun 27, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Change class in viewport: create animations with pure CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-class-in-viewport/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Essential Hover Effects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-hover-effects/) | 10+ | — | May 29, 2020 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular css effects plugin for WordPress?
Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon is the most popular css effects plugin with 40K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many css effects plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “css effects” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which css effects plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 83 reviews.

### Are these css effects plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 css effects plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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