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.

Built for performance and flexibility, the plugin uses lightweight animation techniques and Anime.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

This plugin includes the Anime.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