Beskriuwing
Simple block animations adds scroll-triggered animations to WordPress Gutenberg blocks without any coding required.
Features:
- 5 animation types (fade, slide up/down/left/right)
- Customizable duration and delay
- Works with all blocks (core, third-party, and custom blocks)
- Lightweight (CSS + Intersection Observer)
- No jQuery or heavy libraries
- Accessibility-friendly (respects prefers-reduced-motion)
Supported Blocks:
Works with all WordPress blocks, including core blocks, third-party blocks, and custom blocks.
Development:
The source code for this plugin is available on GitHub: https://github.com/valentin-grenier/simple-animations-for-gutenberg
The plugin uses npm and webpack to compile JavaScript and CSS files. Source files are located in the src/ directory, and compiled files are in the build/ directory.
To build from source:
1. Install dependencies: npm install
2. Build for production: npm run build
3. Build for development: npm run dev
Ynstallaasje
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/simple-block-animations/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Select any block in Gutenberg
- Open the block settings panel
- Find the “Animations” section
- Enable animation and customize
FAQ
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Does it work with any theme?
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Yes! The plugin works with any WordPress theme that supports Gutenberg.
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Does it slow down my site?
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No. The plugin uses native CSS animations and Intersection Observer API. Assets only load on pages with animated blocks.
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Can I use it with page builders?
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It’s designed for Gutenberg blocks. It won’t work with Elementor, Divi, or other page builders.
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Can I set default animations for my custom blocks?
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Yes! Developers can add animation attributes to their block.json file. Add
isAnimated,animationType,animationDuration, andanimationDelayattributes with your desired defaults. The plugin will respect these values, automatically enabling animations when the block is inserted. Available animation types: fade-in, fade-in-up, fade-in-down, fade-in-left, fade-in-right.
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Feroaringslog
2.0.2
- Updated documentation with “For developers” section regarding default animation attributes for custom blocks
2.0.0
- Respected pre-existing animation attributes from block.json to allow default animations in custom blocks
1.2.1
- Update to version 1.2.1
1.2.0
- Update to version 1.2.0
1.2.0
- Added dynamic blocks support
1.1.2
- Added support for all block types
1.1.1
- Update to version 1.1.1
1.0.0
- Initial release
- 5 animation types
- Duration and delay controls
- Support for core and Meta Box blocks