WordPress plugin comparison
AnimateGL vs Init FX Engine
At a glance
- AnimateGL has more active installs: 2K+, against 80+ for Init FX Engine.
- On a typical day, AnimateGL is downloaded about 110 times, Init FX Engine about 8.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- AnimateGL was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Oct 1, 2026 for Init FX Engine.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- AnimateGL has been around longer: since 2023, against 2025 for Init FX Engine.
Line by line
AnimateGL leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AnimateGL |  Init FX Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,223 | #17,697 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.6K | 195 |
| Rating | 5.0(22) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.37 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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