Descripción
SVG AutoMotion makes it effortless to apply clean, performant animations to SVG graphics as they scroll into view — perfect for adding motion to brand logos, icons, and illustrations.
See examples at viking.infy.uk/svg-automotion
Key features:
– Gutenberg block and shortcode support
– Fade, rotate, scale, and slide effects
– Adjustable animation duration
– Lightweight, pure JavaScript (no dependencies)
– Works with any SVG in your media library
– Add a link to the image if needed
Usage
Using the Gutenberg Block
- Add a new block and search for SVG AutoMotion.
- Select your SVG image from the Media Library.
- Choose which animations to apply and set the animation duration.
- Add a link to the image if needed under link settings
- Save or preview your post to see the animation in action.
See Screenshot 1 and Screenshot 2.
Using the Shortcode
You can also insert animations anywhere using the [svg_automotion] shortcode.
Basic example:
[svg_automotion src=”2025/10/automotionlogo.svg”]
You can combine multiple effects:
[svg_automotion src=”2025/10/automotionlogo.svg” fade=”true” slide=”true” rotate=”false” scale=”true” duration=”4000″]
You can also add a link to the shortcode
[svg_automotion src=”2025/10/automotionlogo.svg” fade=”true” slide=”true” rotate=”false” scale=”true” duration=”4000″ link_url=”https://wordpress.org” link_newtab=”true” ]
Parameters:
– src — relative or full URL path to your SVG file
– fade, rotate, scale, slide — enable/disable each effect
– duration — total animation time in milliseconds
– link_url — url to link to (optional)
– link_newtab — set to true if you wish the link to open in a new tab
Instalación
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/svg-automotion/directory, or install through the WordPress plugin screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Add an SVG AutoMotion block or use the
[svg_automotion]shortcode.
Preguntas frecuentes
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How do I upload SVG files into my media library?
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If you haven’t yet, install a plugin that allows SVG uploads such as “SVG Support”.
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Does it work with any SVG file?
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Yes, as long as the SVG structure is valid.
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Can I control which animations run?
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Yes. You can toggle fade, rotate, scale, and slide animations from the block settings.
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Will it slow down my site?
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No. The script is tiny, loads only when needed, and animations trigger only when visible.
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What sets the order of the animation?
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The animation applies to image elements in the order they appear in the SVG layers.
Reseñas
Colaboradores y desarrolladores
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Registro de cambios
1.1.0
- Added ability to add a link
- Removed unwanted pause in animation when gradients are defined in the SVG file
1.0.0
- Initial release with Gutenberg block and shortcode support.


