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BWD Animated Heading
BWD Animated Heading is an Elementor addon plugin that lets you add animated text effects to your headings. It gives you a set of preset animations and controls for text, timing and color, so you can build moving headlines inside Elementor without writing any code.
- Version
- 1.5
- Released
- Aug 26, 2026
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Elementor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in BWD Animated Heading 1.5
Version 1.5 · Aug 26, 2026
Latest
What it does
Static headings can blend into the page, and building text animations by hand usually means custom CSS or JavaScript. This addon handles that work for you. It adds an animated heading element to Elementor, so you pick a preset, type your text and adjust the settings from the editor. It suits homepages, landing pages and any section where you want a headline or message to draw the eye.
The plugin includes more than 30 preset animations. You can change the animation speed, colors and text, and add before and after text around the animated part, which is handy for lines like a fixed phrase followed by rotating words. Headings are responsive and retina ready, the markup keeps a proper heading structure, and the plugin works with Elementor-based WordPress themes. It is also translation ready with a POT file and comes with documentation.
Best for
- Elementor users who want animated headlines without code
- Landing pages and homepages that need attention-grabbing headings
- Freelancers and agencies building Elementor sites for clients
Features
Over 30 animation presets
Choose from more than 30 preset heading animations, giving you a range of styles to match different brands and page designs.
Custom text, timing and color
Edit the heading text, set the animation speed and pick colors so each animated heading fits the look of your page.
Before and after text
Add static text before or after the animated portion of a heading to build complete phrases around the moving words.
No coding needed
Everything is set from the Elementor editor, so you can create animated headings without touching CSS or JavaScript.
Responsive and retina ready
Animated headings adapt to different screen sizes and display cleanly on high resolution screens across desktop, tablet and mobile.
Proper heading markup
The plugin keeps a correct heading structure in its output, with W3C validated code that works across major browsers.
Translation ready
A POT file is included, so you can translate the addon's text into other languages for multilingual or non-English sites.
Questions about BWD Animated Heading
Do I need Elementor to use this plugin?
Yes. This is an addon for the Elementor page builder and requires Elementor to be active. It works with Elementor-based WordPress themes and adds its animated heading element to the Elementor editor.
How many animation styles are included?
The plugin includes more than 30 preset heading animations. You can pick one and then adjust the text, animation speed and colors to suit your design.
Can I keep part of the heading static while another part animates?
Yes. The before and after text options let you place fixed text around the animated section, so you can write a full sentence where only certain words move.
Will the animated headings work on mobile devices?
The headings are responsive and retina ready, so they adjust to different screen sizes and look sharp on high resolution displays. The plugin is also built to work across major browsers.
Is BWD Animated Heading free?
The code of BWD Animated Heading is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of BWD Animated Heading is this?
Version 1.5, released Aug 26, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update BWD Animated Heading?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of BWD Animated Heading automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does BWD Animated Heading need?
BWD Animated Heading needs Elementor installed and active.
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