Typing Effect vs Typing Animation Block (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Typing Effect has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 28 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Typing Effect has accumulated 173K+ total downloads while Typing Animation Block has 5.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Typing Effect | Typing Animation Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 173K+ | ◄ | 5.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.7 | 1.2.0 |
Rating
4.3/5Typing Effect
◄Typing Animation Block3.7/5
Total Reviews
28Typing Effect
◄Typing Animation Block3
Active Installs
10K+Typing Effect
◄Typing Animation Block200
Total Downloads
173K+Typing Effect
◄Typing Animation Block5.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ATyping Effect
Typing Animation BlockN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoTyping Effect
◄Typing Animation Block4 years ago
First Released
2015Typing Effect
Typing Animation Block2019
Age
11 yearsTyping Effect
Typing Animation Block7 years
WP Requires
3.5+Typing Effect
Typing Animation Block5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Typing Effect
Typing Animation Block5.6+
Business Model
FreeTyping Effect
Typing Animation BlockFree
Latest Version
1.3.7Typing Effect
Typing Animation Block1.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Typing Effect
4.3/5(28 reviews)
5
68%
4
14%
3
4%
2
4%
1
11%
Typing Animation Block
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Typing Effect Reviews
by marbs
Works as advertised
I am only concerned if this plugin has been abandoned.
by tvsan70
Works well
The plugin works well This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by tvsan70. This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by tvsan70.
by lukas22
Super :)
works well
Typing Animation Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Typing Effect or Typing Animation Block more popular?
Typing Effect has 10K+ active installations while Typing Animation Block has 200. Typing Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Typing Effect or Typing Animation Block?
Typing Effect has a 4.3/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Typing Animation Block has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Typing Effect and Typing Animation Block free?
Typing Effect is free and Typing Animation Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Typing Effect or Typing Animation Block?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Typing Effect was last updated 2 years ago and Typing Animation Block was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.