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Animation Addons for Elementor

GSAP Motion Elementor Addons & Website Templates

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GSAP-powered free Elementor addons with motion effects, templates, widgets, extensions, and a header & footer builder.

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Animation Addons for Elementor – GSAP Motion Elementor Addons & Website Templates running inside a SandyWP sandbox

What you get inside

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  • Preset Animations Instantly apply ready-made animations without any hassle.

  • Animation Builder Build unlimited custom animations with intuitive controls and complete flexibility.

  • Pre-Built Templates Choose from a rich collection of ready-to-use animation templates to save time and effort.

  • Extensions Enhance functionality with essential add-ons and pro features to supercharge your animations.

  • Powerful Dashboard Organize, manage, and monitor all your animations in one sleek and easy-to-use dashboard.

  • Widget Settings Panel Advanced controls and customization for each animation widget to fine-tune effects as you like.

  • **Section Import (Live Copy)* One-click live copy & import of pre-designed animation sections directly into your projects.

About this plugin

Build stunning, high-performance Elementor websites with advanced GSAP-powered motion, powerful widgets, and thousands of ready-made Elementor templates — all without writing a single line of code.

Animation Addons includes 300+ full website templates, 10,000+ professionally designed Elementor section templates, and 100+ powerful widgets — built to help you launch faster and increase conversions.

👉 80+ Free Website Templates

Create full Elementor websites for free — including 80+ free website templates, 100+ widgets, and built-in animation features.

Upgrade only if you need advanced GSAP power animated website.

👉 Animation Addons
👉 300+ Elementor Templates

We’re Preparing for Elementor 4.0

A major update is on the way! We are actively working on full compatibility with Elementor Version 4.0.

Why Most Elementor Websites Feel Static

Many Elementor websites rely on basic motion effects that look repetitive and limited.
Creating advanced scroll animations or GSAP-powered interactions often requires custom coding or heavy add-ons that affect performance.

Animation Addons solves this by bringing professional GSAP animation capabilities directly inside Elementor.

A Powerful Elementor Animation Plugin — Without the Complexity

Animation Addons is a GSAP-powered Elementor animation plugin that helps you create smooth scroll animations, interactive motion effects, and dynamic layouts directly inside Elementor.

Instead of writing custom code, you can apply advanced motion effects, use ready-made Elementor widgets, and launch from professionally designed website templates — all optimized for performance and conversion.

Build modern, animated Elementor websites that look premium and load fast.

Who Are Animation Addons For?

Animation Addons is built for creators who want more than basic Elementor motion effects — and who want to build faster without increasing development costs.

Perfect For:

Agencies & Freelancers
Deliver client websites faster using advanced Elementor animations, ready-made website templates, and prebuilt section layouts. Reduce custom coding time, lower development costs, and increase project margins.

SaaS & Startup Landing Pages
Launch high-converting Elementor landing pages with GSAP-powered scroll animations and professional section templates — without hiring a JavaScript developer.

Portfolio & Creative Websites
Showcase work with smooth text animations, scroll storytelling, and interactive motion effects while saving hours of custom development.

Small Business Owners & Creators
Build professional animated Elementor websites using ready-to-use templates and widgets — no coding knowledge required.

Save Time. Reduce Costs. Launch Faster.

Instead of building animations from scratch or hiring developers for custom GSAP integration, Animation Addons gives you advanced motion tools and Elementor templates in one lightweight plugin — helping you complete projects faster and keep your workflow efficient.

Powerful Animation Engine for Elementor

Create advanced Elementor animations with a flexible, GSAP-powered motion system built directly into your workflow.

✓ Build advanced scroll-based animations with ScrollTrigger, parallax effects, and smooth scrolling.
✓Animate headings with SplitText effects, create interactive hover and text reveal animations, and build timeline-based motion effects.
✓Create MotionPath, DrawSVG, Lottie, FLIP, MorphSVG, and Draggable animations with custom triggers, and smooth page transition using ScrollSmoother.

Massive Elementor Template Library

Speed up development with one of the largest Elementor template collections available:

👉 300+ Full Elementor Website Templates
👉 80+ Free Elementor Website Templates
👉 10,000+ Modern Elementor Section Templates
👉 15,00+ Creative Elementor Page templates
👉 Conversion-focused layouts
👉 Pre-animated designs ready to use

Launch complete Elementor websites in minutes instead of weeks.

100+ Powerful Widgets & Extensions

Extend Elementor with advanced widgets and smart extensions designed for real-world websites.

👉 100+ Free Elementor Widgets
👉 25+ Free Elementor Extensions
👉 Horizontal Scroll Demo
👉 Pin Elements / Sticky Elements Demo
👉 SplitText Animation Demo
👉 Advanced Image Animation Demo

All built to work seamlessly inside Elementor.

Built for Performance & Speed

Animation Addons is designed as a lightweight Elementor animation plugin.

Smart Asset Loading

Only the animation scripts and features you use are loaded — preventing unnecessary bloat on your website.

Optimized GSAP Integration

Advanced GSAP animation features like ScrollTrigger, SplitText, and MotionPath are implemented efficiently to ensure smooth motion without slowing down page speed.

Reduced Motion Support

Built-in options allow you to respect user accessibility preferences and disable animations where needed.

Clean, Modular Architecture

Every widget, template, and animation extension is structured to work seamlessly with Elementor — without conflicting scripts or heavy dependencies.

Build animated Elementor websites that look dynamic and load fast.

Powerful GSAP Animation Engine for Elementor

Animation Addons brings a complete GSAP-powered motion system directly inside Elementor — allowing you to create advanced, high-performance animations without writing custom JavaScript.
Build modern, interactive Elementor websites using professional animation tools and workflow-friendly controls.

🌟 ScrollTrigger
🎨 GSAP Animation Builder
🎬 Preset Animation
⚡ Smooth Scrolling
🌐 Horizontal Scrolling
📌 Sticky Elements
⏳ Timeline-Based Animation
✂️ Split Text Animation & Text Scramble
🔄 Flip Animation & Draggable
🛒 Scroll To Animation
🎥 Lottie Animation
🖼️ DrawSVG Animation & Morph SVG
➡️ Motion Path Animation
📏 Stagger Animation
🌪️ Scroll Smoother
🌍 Parallax Effects
🎥 Nested Elements
🎞️ Clip Path Animation
📸 Image Sequence Animation
🌟 Reveal Animation
🌫️ Bounce & Fade Animation
✨ Cursor Hover, Cursor MoveEffect and Custom Cursor Effects]

Powerful Features That Make Everything Easier

  • Live Copy Paste
  • Live Section Download
  • Real-Time Preview
  • Add Animation to Existing Design
  • Preset Animation
  • Full Responsive Control
  • Lightweight & Optimised
  • SEO Friendly
  • Code Snippet
  • Header Footer Builder
  • Dynamic Content
  • CPT – Customo Post Type Builder
  • Works with Elementor Free and Pro
  • Compatible with Other Addons

No Coding Required for Animation

25 Powerful Elementor Extensions

Animation Addons comes with a growing collection of powerful extensions that enhance your Elementor experience. Enable only what you need to keep your site lightweight and fast.
Explore our Free extensions or unlock advanced Pro extensions for even more creative control.

Free Elementor Extensions:

  • Code Snippet:
    Add and manage custom HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript inside WordPress and Elementor.

  • Custom CSS:
    Apply advanced custom CSS directly within Elementor for free.

  • Popup Builder for Elementor:
    Create responsive WordPress popups in Elementor to boost engagement and conversions.

  • Custom Fonts Integration:
    Upload and use custom fonts in Elementor to maintain consistent branding.

  • Custom Icon Fonts (IcoMoon Support):
    Import custom icon fonts, including IcoMoon, for fully branded Elementor designs.

  • Custom Post Type (CPT) Builder:
    Create and manage custom post types in WordPress without coding — ideal for dynamic Elementor websites.

  • Wrapper Link for Elementor:
    Make entire Elementor sections or containers clickable without adding custom code.

  • Mega Menu Builder:
    Create advanced, fully customizable mega menus in Elementor for better website navigation.

  • Advanced Tooltip for Elementor:
    Add interactive tooltips in Elementor to display additional information on hover.

Pro Extensions:

Pro Animation Extensions

  • Smooth Scroller for Elementor
    Add smooth scrolling effects for a modern, fluid browsing experience.
  • Advanced Animation Controls:
    Create custom Elementor animations with flexible triggers and timing.

  • Pin Element on Scroll:
    Keep sections or widgets fixed during scrolling for sticky effects.

  • Text Animation for Elementor: (SplitText Effects)
    Build dynamic SplitText animations in Elementor, including text reveal, fade, 3D text, character-by-character, and word animations.

  • Image Animation:
    Apply dynamic motion effects to images for better visual engagement.

  • Cursor Hover Effect:
    Add interactive hover animations triggered by cursor movement.

  • Image Reveal on Hover:
    Reveal images smoothly on hover for modern design layouts.

  • Cursor Move Effect:
    Create motion effects that respond to user cursor movement.

  • Horizontal ScrollTrigger:
    Build horizontal scroll animations using GSAP ScrollTrigger.

  • Portfolio Filter:
    Add animated filters to organize and display portfolio items.

  • Tilt Effect:
    Create mouse-based tilt animations for interactive Elementor elements.

100+ Exclusive Widgets for Elementor

Design beautiful, dynamic websites with 100+ exclusive Elementor widgets — and the best part? Most of them are completely free. From creative layouts to powerful marketing elements, everything is built to be easy, flexible, and ready to use. Just drag, drop, and customize your way.

70+ Free Elementor Widgets

Core Content Widgets

Marketing & Conversion Widgets

  • Counter : Display animated number counters for statistics.

  • Progress Bar: Show progress indicators in multiple styles.

  • Countdown: Add countdown timers for events or promotions.

  • Notification: Display customizable alerts and announcements.

  • Advanced Pricing Table: Present structured pricing layouts professionally.

UI & Interaction Widgets

Slider & Motion Widgets

Testimonial & Team Widgets

Navigation & Layout Widgets

Dynamic WordPress Widgets

Form & Integration Widgets

Animation Widgets

Pro Widgets

Pro Animation Widgets

  • GSAP DrawSVG: Animate SVG paths in Elementor using GSAP DrawSVG effects.

  • Lottie Widget: Add lightweight, interactive Lottie animations to Elementor pages.

  • Cube Scroll Reveal:
    Reveal elements with 3D cube-style scroll animations.

Pro Header & Footer Widgets

Pro Dynamic Widgets

Pro Video Widgets

  • Video Popup: Display videos inside a popup modal to improve engagement.

  • Video Box: Embed external or self-hosted videos directly inside Elementor.

  • Video Mask: Apply creative masks and visual effects to video elements.

  • Scrollable Video: Create interactive scroll-based video layouts.

Pro Advanced Widgets

Animation Addons vs Basic Elementor Animations

Elementor includes basic motion effects, but advanced animation and dynamic interactions often require additional tools.
Here’s how Animation Addons expands what’s possible:

Basic Elementor Motion Effects

  • Simple entrance animations
  • Limited scroll effects
  • No advanced timeline control

Animation Addons

  • Advanced scroll animations powered by GSAP
  • ScrollTrigger-based interactions
  • SplitText animations
  • MotionPath and DrawSVG effects
  • Full timeline and trigger control

When to Use Each

If you only need simple entrance effects, Elementor’s built-in animations may be enough.

If you want professional scroll storytelling, interactive motion, and advanced Elementor animation control — Animation Addons gives you the tools to go further.

Trusted By Leading WordPress & Elementor Creators

Animation Addons is trusted and reviewed by top WordPress & Elementor educators who actively demonstrate real-world animation workflows.

Featured & Reviewed By:

Matt Tutorials- “Want to add advanced GSAP animations to your Elementor website without code

Hamza – GoTechUG- “build advanced scroll animations inside Elementor. The Animation Addons team has gone above and beyond — the template kits are beautifully built and packed with animations.”

Buddydevelopers- “Adding advanced scroll and GSAP animations can be a nightmare, but Animation Addons makes it smooth and hassle-free.”

Documentation and Support

Happy User of Animation Addons?

External Services

We use the Themecrowdy API for one-click import of Elementor sites and section templates.
Our Mailchimp widget connects to Mailchimp’s API.
Subscribing is optional—no data is collected unless you opt in.

Source Code

See the unminified JS and CSS in our public repo: GitHub Repository.

Questions

What is Animation Addons for Elementor?

Animations Addons for Elementor is a cutting-edge WordPress plugin that enhances the built-in Elementor functionality. It’s packed with advanced widgets, pre-designed builders, and custom animations to empower users to build dynamic, interactive, and professional websites. All the widgets and features cater to enhancing the functionality, interactivity, and design aesthetics of websites.

Some of its premium widgets include Advanced Accordion, Advanced Portfolio, Toggle Switcher, Table of Content, Flip Box, Filterable Slider, Video Mask, and so on. The Elementor Addons also has an intuitive widget to create a mega menu. It enables users to easily create and customize mega menus by adding layouts, animations, and other functionality.

Why Animation Addons for Elementor is the Best Plugin for WordPress Animation?

Animation Addons for Elementor combines GSAP’s animation power with Elementor’s user-friendly design, which makes it the ultimate tool for WordPress animations.

Here’s why it’s the best WordPress animation plugin:

Seamless Elementor Integration: Easily animate any element without coding.

Extensive Animation Library: Pre-built animations for diverse design needs.

GSAP-Powered Features: Access advanced tools like ScrollTrigger, ScrollSmoother, MotionPath, SplitText, ScrollTo, Observer, Draggable, ScrambleText, DrawSVG, Easing Effects, and MorphSVG.

Advanced Control: Manage timelines, easing functions, and triggers with precision.

Optimized for Performance: Ensures smooth animations without impacting site speed.

Developer-Friendly: Offers intuitive previews for beginners and custom options for experts.

Regular Updates: Actively maintained with frequent updates and excellent 24/7 chat support.

How do Animation Addons for Elementor outperform other GSAP plugins for WordPress?

Animation Addons for Elementor outperforms other GSAP plugins for WordPress in several key ways:
Complete GSAP Integration: Unlike other plugins, it fully integrates with GSAP’s suite of features, offering tools like ScrollTrigger, ScrollSmoother, MotionPath, MorphSVG, and Flip, providing greater flexibility and control over animations.

Performance-Focused: Built to ensure high-performance animations, it avoids the performance issues that some other plugins might introduce by offering smooth, fluid animations that don’t impact site speed.

Superior Ease of Use: While other GSAP plugins may require extensive coding, Animation Addons for Elementor provides an intuitive interface with visual previews, allowing for easy animation creation without any development knowledge.

Advanced Control Over Animations: It offers granular control over animation sequences, timelines, and triggers, giving designers and developers the ability to create complex, custom animations with precision.

Frequent Updates: Unlike some other plugins that lack regular updates, this plugin is consistently improved, with new features and bug fixes released to ensure long-term reliability and compatibility with WordPress and Elementor.

How do I enable smooth scrolling with Animation Addons for Elementor?

To enable smooth scrolling, go to Animation Addons > Settings in your WordPress dashboard. Then navigate to the “Extensions” tab. Under the “Gsap Extension” option, enable the “Smooth Scroller” option. Finally, click on “Save Settings” to activate the effect.

Can I use Animation Addons for Elementor without any coding experience?

Yes, you can use Animation Addons for Elementor without any coding experience. The plugin is designed with a user-friendly interface that allows you to create stunning animations easily through Elementor’s drag-and-drop editor. You can select from a wide range of pre-built animations, customize them visually, and apply them to any element on your page—no coding required. The intuitive setup and real-time visual previews make it simple for anyone, regardless of coding knowledge, to create professional animations.

What types of animations can I add with Animation Addons for Elementor?

You can animate anything with our addon. It empowers you to add a wide variety of advanced animations, including scroll-triggered animations, hover effects, and other custom animations tailored to your unique design needs. From text to image, you can animate everything you want.

Do the Animation Addons For Elementor have any issues with performance, speed, and CLS?

No, our Elementor Addons ensure the best website speed & performance. Despite using GSAP and other animations like Lottie, it doesn’t affect the loading times. Our animations are SEO-friendly and lightweight. Our plugin also complies with CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift) to ensure the Core Web Vital performance.

How do I resolve plugin conflicts or errors?

To resolve a conflict or error, you have to download the latest version of Animation Addons for Elementor and Elementor plugins. We continuously update our plugin with new features and animations.

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