# Typing Animation Block

> Typing Animation Block has 200+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 118 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Typing Animation Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 6,287
- **Downloads (30 days):** 118 (+42.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 18, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** middlewayapproach (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/middlewayapproach/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/typing-animation-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [typewriter effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/typewriter-effect/) | #2 | 3 |
| [typing animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/typing-animation/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| typewriter effect | #43 | 49 |
| typing animation | >100 | 196 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Typing Effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-typing-effect/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (28) | Oct 26, 2023 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [WP TypeIt Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-typeit/) | 100+ | 2/5 (2) | May 28, 2020 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Typing Animation Block safe to use in 2026?
Typing Animation Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Typing Animation Block?
Typing Animation Block is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,287 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 118 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Typing Animation Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Typing Animation Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Typing Animation Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 18, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Typing Animation Block?
Typing Animation Block is developed and maintained by middlewayapproach.

### What are the best alternatives to Typing Animation Block?
The most popular alternatives to Typing Animation Block are Typing Effect (10K+ installs) and WP TypeIt Lite (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/typing-animation-block/ · Generated 2026-10-04 19:42 UTC by PageForge