Description
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.
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
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 Scroll Animations:
{ "slide-rotate": { "opacity": 0, "translateX": -60, "rotate": -15 } }
Compatibility
- Elementor (Free and Pro)
- Gutenberg Block Editor
- Any WordPress theme
Performance
- Deferred script loading
- Scroll-triggered animations via IntersectionObserver
- Optional mobile disable
For Developers
- Extendable animation list via
gmk_supported_animationsfilter - Public API:
window.GMK.refresh()for dynamic content - All assets bundled locally (no external CDN dependencies)
Third-Party Services
This plugin includes the Anime.js library locally (MIT licensed).
Anime.js
* License: MIT
* Source: 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
Screenshots

MotionCraft Settings Menu. 
MotionCraft Enable Animations. 
MotionCraft Disable Animations. 
Add Custom Animations And Save All Settings. 
Edit OR Delete Custom Animations. 
Preview All Animations. 
Animation Reference. 
Data Attributes. 
Gutenburge Animation. 
Gutenburge Animation Using Settings. 
Elementor Animation.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin panel.
- Add animation classes or use block editor controls.
FAQ
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Does this plugin work with Elementor?
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Yes. Add animation classes in the Advanced tab of any Elementor widget.
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Do I need coding knowledge?
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No. Use CSS classes or the Gutenberg sidebar controls.
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Can I create custom animations?
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Yes. Use the JSON animation builder in the settings page.
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Will this slow down my website?
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Scripts load conditionally and are deferred.
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Is this better than Elementor animations?
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MotionCraft Scroll Animations provides smooth, performant scroll-triggered animations using Anime.js (MIT licensed). It’s lightweight, GPL-compliant, and works with any theme or page builder.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- MotionCraft Scroll Animations provides smooth, scroll-triggered animations using Anime.js (MIT licensed).
- Gutenberg block editor integration with sidebar controls.
- Works with Elementor via CSS classes.
- 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-motionfor accessibility. - Developer hooks and filters for extending functionality.
