Title: Simple Block Animations
Author: Valentin Grenier
Published: <strong>December 12, 2025</strong>
Last modified: March 5, 2026

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# Simple Block Animations

 By [Valentin Grenier](https://profiles.wordpress.org/valentingrenier/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/simple-block-animations.2.0.7.zip)

 * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-block-animations/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-block-animations/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-block-animations/#installation)
 * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-block-animations/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-block-animations/)

## Description

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`

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/simple-block-animations/`
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
 3. Select any block in Gutenberg
 4. Open the block settings panel
 5. Find the “Animations” section
 6. Enable animation and customize

## FAQ

### Does it work with any theme?

Yes! The plugin works with any WordPress theme that supports Gutenberg.

### Does it slow down my site?

No. The plugin uses native CSS animations and Intersection Observer API. Assets 
only load on pages with animated blocks.

### Can I use it with page builders?

It’s designed for Gutenberg blocks. It won’t work with Elementor, Divi, or other
page builders.

### Can I set default animations for my custom blocks?

Yes! Developers can add animation attributes to their block.json file. Add `isAnimated`,`
animationType`, `animationDuration`, and `animationDelay` attributes 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.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Simple Block Animations” is open source software. The following people have contributed
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Valentin Grenier ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/valentingrenier/)

[Translate “Simple Block Animations” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-block-animations)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-block-animations/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-block-animations/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-block-animations/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-block-animations/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 2.0.7

 * Prepared plugin for 7.0 version

#### 2.0.6

 * Prepared plugin for 7.0 version

#### 2.0.5

 * Prepared plugin for 7.0 version

#### 2.0.4

 * Prepared plugin for 7.0 version

#### 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

## Meta

 *  Version **2.0.7**
 *  Last updated **1 month ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-block-animations/)
 * Tags
 * [animation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/animation/)[blocks](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/blocks/)
   [effects](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/effects/)[gutenberg](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gutenberg/)
   [scroll](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/scroll/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-block-animations/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Valentin Grenier ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/valentingrenier/)

## Support

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