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Best WordPress Plugins for Effect

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Effect

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Choosing a WordPress plugin for effect comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. Sticky Header Effects for Elementor Best overall 89/100
  2. 2. Image Hover Effects 88/100
  3. 3. Image Hover Effects Ultimate 85/100
  4. 4. Animation Addons for Elementor 84/100
  5. 5. Hover Effects 84/100
  6. 6. Gallery PhotoBlocks 84/100
  7. 7. Carousel Block 83/100
  8. 8. Ghost Kit 83/100
  9. 9. Weather Effect 82/100
  10. 10. Confetti 82/100
  11. 11. Ultimate Cursor 81/100
  12. 12. Text Typing 80/100
  13. 13. Content Slider Block 80/100
  14. 14. WPC Product Image Swap for WooCommerce 80/100
  15. 15. Advanced Image Hover Effect for Elementor 80/100
1 Sticky Header Effects for Elementor
Best overall Free by POSIMYTH

Sticky Header Effects for Elementor

Create advanced Elementor sticky headers with scroll effects: blur, shrink, hide on scroll, plus full responsive controls in Elementor Free or Pro.

4.5★
from 68 ratings
300k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
89

WPScore

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2 Image Hover Effects
Free by Blocksera

Image Hover Effects

Add creative image hover effects to Elementor page builder. Easily customize title and content and effects with intuitive interface.

4.9★
from 83 ratings
40k+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
88

WPScore

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3 Image Hover Effects Ultimate
Free by Oxilab

Image Hover Effects Ultimate

Add stunning image hover effects to WordPress. 500+ CSS3 animations, 10 effect modules. Native Elementor widget, Gutenberg block & WPBakery widget.

4.7★
from 248 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
85

WPScore

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5 Hover Effects
Free by Wow-Company

Hover Effects

Hover Effect is easily applied to your own elements, modified or just used for inspiration.

4.8★
from 17 ratings
7k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
84

WPScore

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6 Gallery PhotoBlocks
Free by WP Chill

Gallery PhotoBlocks

Design your personal image gallery or photo gallery or even a portfolio using a handy builder. Add stunning effects to your grid and always justified …

5★
from 76 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
84

WPScore

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7 Carousel Block
Free by bPlugins

Carousel Block

Create responsive image and content carousels in Gutenberg. Captions, autoplay, effects, navigation – build elegant sliders with no code.

5★
from 6 ratings
7k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
83

WPScore

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8 Ghost Kit
Free by nK

Ghost Kit

Create engaging websites using over 25 advanced blocks featuring motion effects, smooth animations, and robust extensions.

4.6★
from 46 ratings
7k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
83

WPScore

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9 Weather Effect
Free by A WP Life

Weather Effect

Add animated falling effects like snow, rain, autumn leaves, and seasonal decorations to your website.

4.5★
from 30 ratings
4k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
82

WPScore

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10 Confetti
Free by WP Sunshine

Confetti

Add some fun and excitement to your site with confetti effects on any page of your WordPress site. Premium version integrates automatically with popul …

5★
from 47 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Apr 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
82

WPScore

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11 Ultimate Cursor
Free by WPXERO

Ultimate Cursor

Add custom animated mouse cursors with text, icons, images and shapes, plus stunning background effects. Live preview, no code needed.

4.5★
from 4 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
81

WPScore

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12 Text Typing
Free by bPlugins

Text Typing

Typing text block for Gutenberg – animated typing effects for headings, hero titles & text with speed, loop & cursor controls plus six free themes.

3.8★
from 6 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
80

WPScore

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13 Content Slider Block
Free by bPlugins

Content Slider Block

Create professional content sliders and carousels in the Gutenberg editor. Slide backgrounds, titles, buttons, autoplay, and effects – no code.

3.2★
from 5 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
80

WPScore

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