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MotionCraft Scroll Animations

Add smooth, scroll-triggered animations to WordPress with CSS classes or Gutenberg block controls.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.0
Current version1.0.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.0
Minimum stackWP 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update25 May 20265mo ago
Active installations20Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records MotionCraft Scroll Animations version 1.0.1 as active, updated 5mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.0.

Overview

About this plugin

MotionCraft Scroll Animations adds smooth, scroll-triggered animations to any WordPress site. Apply animations with CSS classes, data attributes, or the Gutenberg block editor sidebar.

js to create modern motion effects without slowing down your website.

Features

  • 6 built-in animation presets (fade, slide, zoom)
  • Gutenberg block editor integration with sidebar controls
  • Works with Elementor via CSS classes in the Advanced tab
  • Stagger animations for lists and grids
  • Timeline groups for sequenced animations
  • Custom animation builder (JSON-based)
  • Conditional loading and mobile disable options
  • Respects prefers-reduced-motion
  • Developer hooks and filters for extending functionality
  • Lightweight and performance-focused architecture

Usage

Add a CSS class to any element:

anime-fade-up

Or use a data attribute:

data-anime="fade-up"

The animation triggers automatically when the element scrolls into view.

Custom Animations

Define custom presets as JSON in:

Settings > MotionCraft

Example:

{ "slide-rotate": { "opacity": 0, "translateX": -60, "rotate": -15 } }

Compatibility

  • Elementor (Free and Pro)
  • Gutenberg Block Editor
  • Any modern WordPress theme

Performance

  • Deferred script loading
  • Scroll-triggered animations via IntersectionObserver
  • Optional mobile disable
  • No external CDN dependencies

For Developers

  • Extendable animation list via mcsa_supported_animations filter
  • Public API: window.MCSA.refresh() for dynamic content
  • All assets bundled locally

Third-Party Services

js library locally (MIT licensed).

Anime.js

  • License: MIT
  • Source: https://animejs.com
  • Purpose: Provides the lightweight animation engine used by this plugin.
  • Data transmitted: None. No external requests are made. All assets are bundled locally.
  • MIT License: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • animate on scroll
  • motion effects
  • scroll animation
  • gutenberg
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 7.0

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 7.0.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.0
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity25 May 20265mo ago

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