Upanigen – Upcoming Anime Generator
Generate editable WordPress posts for upcoming anime episodes using AniList airing schedules.
Use with caution
Upanigen works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Upanigen stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anime | #7 |
| anime generator | #4 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| upcoming anime | #1 |
About Upanigen – Upcoming Anime Generator
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Upanigen creates normal, editable WordPress posts for future anime episodes. It retrieves airing schedules from AniList, lets administrators review upcoming episodes, and can download selected cover or banner images into the WordPress Media Library.
Main features:
- Filter future episodes by AniList genres and optionally include adult titles.
- Preview episodes before creating posts and exclude individual series.
- Import episodes up to 60 days ahead with paginated AniList requests.
- Create standard WordPress posts using configurable title and Gutenberg templates.
- Choose English, Romaji, or native anime titles.
- Use banner or cover images with configurable fallback priority.
- Download featured images into the Media Library and reuse them for later episodes.
- Display a configurable countdown with
[upcoming_anime_countdown]. - Customize countdown colors, borders, spacing, radii, and typography using validated visual controls with a live preview.
- Restore only the countdown design to defaults with a confirmed reset action.
- Edit the episode premiere date and time from the WordPress post editor.
- Run manual synchronization and inspect recent synchronization logs.
- Optionally enable daily automatic generation. It is disabled by default.
- Use the included light countdown design or disable the plugin stylesheet.
External Services
This plugin depends on AniList to obtain anime genres, titles, descriptions, episode numbers, airing dates, links, and image URLs.
The plugin sends HTTPS POST requests to https://graphql.anilist.co when the administrator loads genres, creates a preview, runs a manual synchronization, or when the explicitly enabled daily synchronization runs. Requests contain the GraphQL query and schedule variables such as page number, page size, and the requested Unix timestamp range. The plugin does not intentionally send WordPress user accounts, post content, email addresses, or authentication credentials to AniList. As with any HTTP request, the remote service receives normal connection metadata such as the site’s server IP address and request headers.
When image importing is enabled, WordPress downloads the cover or banner URL returned by AniList. These files are commonly served from AniList-controlled image domains such as s4.anilist.co. The downloaded file is stored in the local WordPress Media Library.
AniList service information:
- API documentation: https://docs.anilist.co/
- Terms of Service: https://anilist.co/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://anilist.co/privacy
Installation
- Upload the
upanigenfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsscreen in WordPress. - Open
Upanigenin the WordPress admin. - Configure genres, category, templates, image priority, and countdown appearance.
- Use Preview future posts to review episodes before creating anything.
- Enable daily automatic generation only after reviewing the settings and preview.
Frequently asked questions
Where does anime data come from?
The plugin uses the AniList GraphQL API. See the External Services section for connection and privacy details.
Does the plugin overwrite posts after I edit them?
No. The template is used when creating the post. Manual edits in the WordPress editor are preserved.
Does it download images?
Yes. Featured images are downloaded to WordPress Media Library and reused for later episodes from the same anime.
What happens if AniList or WordPress media import fails?
The admin screen shows sync summaries and keeps a sync log with visible errors.
Does activation immediately publish posts?
No. Automatic generation is disabled by default. Preview and manual synchronization are available before enabling the daily task.
Changelog
Initial release of the AniList-powered upcoming episode post generator.
1.0.0
- Added AniList-powered future episode discovery with genre and adult-content filters.
- Added preview, per-series exclusions, manual synchronization, retries, and synchronization logs.
- Added configurable post titles, Gutenberg content templates, title languages, categories, and statuses.
- Added countdown labels, editable premiere metadata, and an optional light plugin stylesheet.
- Added a structured countdown designer with live preview and isolated reset.
- Added Media Library image imports with banner or cover fallback and attachment reuse.
- Added opt-in daily automatic generation using the WordPress timezone.
- Added accessible administration tabs and WordPress.org external-service disclosure.
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FAQ
Upanigen – Upcoming Anime Generator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Upanigen free?
Yes. Upanigen is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Upanigen safe to use in 2026?
Upanigen works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Upanigen?
Upanigen is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 169 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does Upanigen work with WordPress 7.1?
Upanigen 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 Upanigen need?
Upanigen requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Upanigen last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 26, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Upanigen?
Upanigen is developed and maintained by waylayer.
What are the best alternatives to Upanigen?
The most popular alternatives to Upanigen are Live2DWebCanvas (50+ installs), WP ANIGRAB (10+ installs) and King Grabber (10+ installs).
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