Block Metrics – Animated State Counter vs Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements

The Animated Counter Block is a dynamic and visually engaging block designed for showcasing numerical data with animation. Ideal for highlighting statistics, metrics, or any numerical value, this block allows for smooth transitions and eye-catching animations that draw attention to key figures on your website. Video Guide How to Use Gutenberg Counter Block Download & Upload: Download the Block Metrics – Animated State Counter plugin (.zip file) In your admin area, go to the Plugins menu and click on Add New Click on Upload Plugin and choose the block-metrics-animated-state-counter.zip file and click on Install Now Activate the plugin and Enjoy! Installation via FTP: Download and upload the Gutenberg Counter Block plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress Features Icon & Image: Choose and upload an icon or image from your WordPress media library. Prefix & Suffix: Add customizable prefixes and suffixes around the count number for added context or style. Varied Layouts: The counter block offers multiple layout options, allowing you to easily switch between different designs and customize them to suit your needs. Counters Duration: Specify the duration of the counter to control how quickly or slowly the numbers transition. Styling Options: Tailor the appearance of the counter with flexible styling options, including font size, color, and alignment and more. Animation style: Choose from a variety of animation styles to make your counter stand out and engage visitors. Responsive Design: The counter displays perfectly across all devices and screen sizes. Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates into your Gutenberg editor, allowing for quick and efficient content updates. Use of 3rd party services This plugin uses the following third-party services and libraries: Google Fonts API Description: Google Fonts provides web-safe fonts for web projects. Purpose: Used to enhance typography styles in the counter block. Link: Google Fonts Documentation Licensing: Google Fonts are open-source and licensed under the SIL Open Font License, 1.1. Google Sheets API Description: This plugin integrates with the Google Sheets API to store form submissions directly into a Google Sheet. Purpose: Used to store the plugin deactivation reasons Link: Google Sheets API Documentation Privacy Notice: By using this feature, you may be subject to Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Requirements Gutenberg block Editor WordPress (Ofcourse!) Feedback Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Do you have a feature request? Please share your feedback with us

Building new pages with Gutenberg? Explore VovaBlocks, a focused collection of native marketing and content blocks from the creator of Shortcodes Ultimate. View VovaBlocks → About Shortcodes Ultimate Shortcodes Ultimate is a WordPress shortcode plugin for adding tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders, carousels, lightboxes, columns, boxes and other reusable content elements without coding. It is ideal for site owners who want richer content layouts and practical UI elements without switching to a full page builder. Use Shortcodes Ultimate in the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. Generate shortcodes visually, preview the result before inserting it, and reuse the same elements across posts, pages and existing shortcode-based content. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites, Shortcodes Ultimate helps you replace multiple single-purpose UI plugins with one maintained toolkit. Explore live examples What you can build With Shortcodes Ultimate, you can quickly add common WordPress content elements such as: Accordions and FAQ sections Responsive tabs CTA buttons and download buttons Boxes, notes and callouts Columns and layout helpers Sliders and carousels Lightboxes for images and custom content Post lists and dynamic content blocks Spoilers, toggles and expandable content Media embeds and visual content blocks Instead of installing a separate plugin for every small content element, Shortcodes Ultimate gives you one maintained toolkit for everyday WordPress content tasks. Works with modern and classic WordPress workflows Shortcodes Ultimate works with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. You can insert shortcodes manually, use WordPress shortcode blocks or use the built-in shortcode generator to configure elements visually. This makes the plugin useful for: Site owners who want to improve content without coding Bloggers and affiliate publishers who need reusable CTA and content blocks Agencies and freelancers maintaining multiple WordPress sites Developers who want shortcode-friendly output in templates Existing sites with older content that already uses shortcodes Why use Shortcodes Ultimate? 50+ ready-to-use WordPress shortcodes Visual shortcode generator Live preview Works with the Block Editor and Classic Editor Shortcodes can be used in posts, pages, widgets and template files Responsive elements that work with your theme Built-in Custom CSS editor Developer-friendly hooks and documentation Free version available on WordPress.org Pro version available for advanced shortcodes, extra styles and premium support Why shortcodes still matter in WordPress The WordPress Block Editor is great for visual content editing, but shortcodes are still useful when you need portable, reusable content elements that work across different parts of a WordPress site. Shortcodes are especially helpful when you want to: Reuse the same content element in many posts or pages Add dynamic content inside widgets or templates Maintain older WordPress sites that already use shortcodes Work across Classic Editor and Block Editor workflows Add content elements without switching to a full page builder Keep common UI elements available through a simple text-based syntax Shortcodes Ultimate is designed for these practical workflows. It gives you a large collection of ready-made shortcodes and a visual generator, so you do not need to write shortcode syntax manually unless you want to. Free and Pro The free version of Shortcodes Ultimate includes a large collection of useful shortcodes for everyday WordPress content tasks. Shortcodes Ultimate Pro adds advanced shortcodes, additional styles, Content Slider, Pricing Table, Testimonials, Shortcode Creator, Elementor support and premium support. Compare Free and Pro Useful links Documentation Live Examples Pro features Support