Effect Maker
v1.2.1by anibalwainstein · updated 11 years ago
Extend Wordpress with this JavaScript web effect creation system.
- Rank
- #17,851
- Up41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 83
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.8K
- 10,771 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Effect Maker at a glance
Effect Maker is a WordPress plugin by anibalwainstein with 80+ active installs, the #17,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.1 came out on Nov 13, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “reel”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats59 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Effect Maker |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 83 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 84 |
Rank over time
#17,851 · up 45 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,851 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,892 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,891 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,904 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,843 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,875 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,921 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,006 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,944 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,965 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,836 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,888 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,896 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.19% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9.1
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 13, 2014
- Last updated
- Nov 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Effect Maker
How many websites use Effect Maker?
Effect Maker is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Effect Maker been downloaded?
10,771 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Effect Maker last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Nov 13, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Effect Maker compatible with the latest WordPress?
Effect Maker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Effect Maker still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Effect Maker have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Effect Maker?
The plugins most like Effect Maker, by the tags they share, are Announcement ticker highlighter scroller (100+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 83 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 10.8K |
| Author | anibalwainstein |
| First released | Oct 13, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 13, 2015 |
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