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Kiro Cursor

Wordpress custom cursor plugin

by Neo · github.com/code-neo-kun/kiro · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/code-neo-kun/kiro/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/code-neo-kun/kiro ↗

A modern, lightweight WordPress plugin that replaces the default browser cursor with beautiful animated cursor effects. Customize styles, animations, colors, and behavior directly from the WordPress admin panel—no coding required.

Features

Cursor Styles

Choose from 8 unique cursor styles:

  • Dot + Ring
  • Crosshair
  • Arrow
  • Spotlight
  • Glitch
  • Neon
  • Ghost
  • Emoji Star

Animation Presets

Enhance the cursor experience with:

  • Pulse
  • Breathe
  • Spin Ring
  • Trail Particles
  • Magnetic Snap
  • None

Customization Options

  • Visual style picker
  • Visual animation picker
  • Custom cursor color
  • Adjustable cursor size (4–60px)
  • Disable cursor on mobile devices
  • Lightweight and performance optimized
  • Pure Vanilla JavaScript (no dependencies)

Performance Features

  • Smooth cursor movement powered by requestAnimationFrame
  • Pool-capped particle system
  • Optimized DOM rendering
  • Two-layer architecture prevents animation conflicts
  • Minimal memory footprint

Installation

Method 1: Upload Plugin

  1. Download the plugin ZIP.
  2. Navigate to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
  3. Upload the ZIP file.
  4. Click Install Now.
  5. Activate the plugin.

Method 2: Manual Installation

  1. Upload the kiro-cursor folder to:
/wp-content/plugins/
  1. Activate the plugin from:
WordPress Admin → Plugins
  1. Configure the plugin under:
Settings → Kiro Cursor

Configuration

After activation, navigate to:

Settings → Kiro Cursor

Available settings:

  • Cursor Style
  • Animation Preset
  • Cursor Color
  • Cursor Size
  • Disable on Mobile

Changes are applied instantly on the frontend.

Requirements

Requirement Version
WordPress 5.8+
PHP 8.0+
Tested Up To 6.7

Compatibility

Compatible with:

  • Elementor
  • Gutenberg
  • WooCommerce
  • Most modern WordPress themes

Screenshots

Admin Settings Panel

Configure styles, animations, color, and size from a visual interface.

Frontend Cursor

Animated cursor with smooth movement, magnetic interactions, and particle effects.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • 8 cursor styles
  • 6 animation presets
  • Particle trail system
  • Magnetic snap effect
  • Mobile disable option
  • Security hardening
  • Performance optimizations

Security

Kiro Cursor follows WordPress coding standards and includes:

  • Nonce verification
  • Capability checks
  • Input sanitization
  • Output escaping

License

Licensed under GPL v2 or later.

License URI:

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Author

Uddhav Shrimali

Built with ❤️ for WordPress users who want a modern and engaging cursor experience.