# WP TypeIt Lite

> WP TypeIt Lite has 100+ active installs, a 2/5 rating from 2 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP TypeIt Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This is the official free WordPress plugin for TypeIt, the most versatile animated typing utility on the planet. WP TypeIt Lite allows you to easily generate typewriter effects for your website by use of a single…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,039
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+59.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alex MacArthur (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alexmacarthur/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-typeit/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [text animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-animation/) | #6 | 11 |
| [text effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-effect/) | #1 | 4 |
| [typewriter effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/typewriter-effect/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| text animation | >100 | 2,274 |
| text effect | >100 | 2,867 |
| typewriter effect | #47 | 49 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Animated Text Block – Make Your Words Move and Captivate Visitors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-text-block/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Text Typing – grab attention with animated typing headlines](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/text-typing/) | 3K+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Sep 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Animated Headline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-headline/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Jul 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [SmartText Rotator – Add Motion to Your Words](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/css3-rotating-words/) | 1K+ | 3.5/5 (11) | May 24, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [Rotating Words For WPBakery Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rotating-words-for-visual-composer/) | 100+ | — | Jul 7, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Slide-Up Elementor Button Animation – Jixart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slide-up-elementor-button-animation-jixart/) | 70+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Fancy Roller Scroller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-roller-scroller/) | 20+ | — | Nov 6, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [Just Animate – For Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/just-animate/) | 10+ | — | Dec 6, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [FlexiWords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexiwords/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 21, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 11 | [Funny Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/funny-text/) | 10+ | — | Jul 17, 2026 | 57/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP TypeIt Lite safe to use in 2026?
WP TypeIt Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP TypeIt Lite?
WP TypeIt Lite is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,039 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP TypeIt Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
WP TypeIt Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was WP TypeIt Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on May 28, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP TypeIt Lite?
WP TypeIt Lite is developed and maintained by Alex MacArthur.

### What are the best alternatives to WP TypeIt Lite?
The most popular alternatives to WP TypeIt Lite are Animated Text Block (4K+ installs), Text Typing (3K+ installs) and Animated Headline (2K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-typeit/ · Generated 2026-10-04 20:35 UTC by PageForge