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Best particle plugins for WordPress

The most popular particle plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Canvas-Nest.js leads with 80+ active installs, ahead of Light Particles (60+) and Pimp my Site (50+). All 6 plugins tagged “Particle” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 6 particle plugins

  1. 1.
    Canvas-Nest.js

    The most installed particle plugin, with 80+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.4.34.

  2. 2.
    Light Particles

    60+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 2 months ago.

  3. 3.
    Pimp my Site

    50+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.

  4. 4.
    Tantive Gimmick Pack

    20+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.

  5. 5.
    Particle Animation Block

    20+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.5.24.

  6. 6.
    ITmaroon Back Anime

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.

All 6 plugins tagged “Particle”