Particle Animation Block
v1.0.0by middlewayapproach · updated 6 years ago
A Gutenberg block to render a particle effect.
- Rank
- #26,416
- Down296 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,543 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Particle Animation Block at a glance
Particle Animation Block is a WordPress plugin by middlewayapproach with 20+ active installs, the #26,416 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 3, 2020, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 6 plugins tagged “Particle”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Particle Animation Block |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#26,416 · down 447 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,416 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,120 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,966 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,865 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,975 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,790 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,828 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,904 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,766 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,974 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,988 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,969 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +4.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25969 → #25865
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Dec 3, 2020
- Last updated
- Dec 3, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Particle Animation Block
How many websites use Particle Animation Block?
Particle Animation Block is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,416 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Particle Animation Block been downloaded?
2,543 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Particle Animation Block last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 3, 2020 (5 years ago).
Is Particle Animation Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Particle Animation Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, 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 Particle Animation Block still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Particle Animation Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Particle Animation Block?
The plugins most like Particle Animation Block, by the tags they share, are Particles extension for Elementor (100+), tsParticles WP Block (100+) and Light Particles (60+). Compare all alternatives
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 | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | middlewayapproach |
| First released | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Dec 3, 2020 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
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