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Focus Transition
Focus Transition is a WordPress plugin that makes the focus indicator on your site easier to see and follow. When a visitor moves between links, buttons or form fields, the focus outline travels to the next element with an animation, so they always know where they are on the page.
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Released
- Dec 29, 2023
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Focus Transition 1.0.2
Version 1.0.2 · Dec 29, 2023
Latest
- NewAdded "42Theme Plugins" on Add Plugins page
- FixedResolved AJAX request failures caused by concurrent use of multiple 42Theme plugins
- ImprovedImproved WordPress 6.4 compatibility
- ImprovedImproved Code Quality
- ImprovedUpdated Master Plugin Framework
What it does
Many WordPress sites use faint or static focus indicators, which makes it hard for keyboard users to tell which element is active. That gets worse on pages with lots of interactive elements or on multi-step forms, where losing your place leads to confusion and mistakes. This plugin addresses the problem by turning the focus outline into a visible, moving cue that guides the eye from one element to the next as the visitor navigates.
You pick one of four transition effects (Flying, Hug, Snail or Zoom) and set the animation speed to suit the pace of your site. The animations are built with JS and CSS files and work on desktop, tablet and mobile screens, including high resolution displays. It fits blogs, portfolios and business sites, and it suits developers and designers who want clearer focus states without giving up a polished look.
Best for
- Blogs and portfolios wanting clearer keyboard navigation
- Business sites with many forms or interactive elements
- Designers improving accessibility while keeping a polished look
Features
Four transition effects
Choose between Flying, Hug, Snail and Zoom animations to control how the focus outline moves from one element to the next.
Adjustable animation speed
Set how fast the focus transitions play so the movement matches the pacing and interaction style of your website.
Clear active element highlighting
The element that currently has focus is clearly highlighted, which helps visitors move through complex page layouts without losing track of their position.
Easier form navigation
Visitors filling out forms, including multi-step forms, can see which field is active, which helps reduce confusion and input errors.
Responsive and retina ready
Focus animations display crisply on desktop, tablet and mobile devices and on high resolution screens.
Built with JS and CSS
The animations run on a set of JS and CSS files, keeping the plugin focused on one job without extra layers.
Focus Transition older versions
- 1.0.0Jul 7, 20231 new
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Focus Transition
What does this plugin actually change on my site?
It changes how the focus indicator behaves. Instead of a static outline that jumps between elements, the outline animates from the previously focused element to the new one, making it easier for visitors using a keyboard to see where they are.
Which animation styles can I choose from?
There are four transition effects: Flying, Hug, Snail and Zoom. You can pick the one that suits your design and also adjust the animation speed to fit how your site feels.
Will the focus animations work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The plugin is responsive and retina ready, so the transitions display clearly on desktop, tablet and mobile screens, including high resolution displays.
Does it help with accessibility on long forms?
It does. By clearly highlighting the active field and animating the focus as visitors move between fields, it helps people keep their place in long or multi-step forms and reduces mistakes.
Is Focus Transition free?
The code of Focus Transition 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 Focus Transition is this?
Version 1.0.2, released Dec 29, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Focus Transition?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Focus Transition automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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