How to Add a Follow Text Cursor in WordPress?

Key Takeaways

  • Utilizes the Mouse Cursor block from Nexter Blocks to create a follow text cursor effect in WordPress.
  • Enables customization of text position with Cursor Left Offset and Cursor Top Offset settings.
  • Activates a different follow text cursor for link hovers by toggling the Mouse Cursor Click option.
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Are you looking to add a follow text cursor in WordPress? With this effect, a text follows the mouse cursor, adding a subtle yet engaging element to your website, which can improve the overall user experience and make interactions more dynamic.

With the Mouse Cursor block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily add text that follows the mouse cursor on your WordPress website.

To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Mouse Cursor block, click here.

Requirement  – This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it’s installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

To do this, add the Mouse Cursor block to the page and follow the steps –

1. Select the appropriate cursor area from the Cursor Area dropdown.

2. Then select Follow Text from the Type dropdown.

3. After that, add the text in the Follow Text field.

You can manage the text’s left and top distance from the mouse cursor from the Cursor Left Offset and Cursor Top Offset sections.

Then, by enabling the Mouse Cursor Click toggle, you can add a different follow text cursor for a link hover.

Now you’ll see your text following the mouse cursor.

About the Author

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CMO at POSIMYTH Innovations · Nexter · 7 years experience

He has spent years in the WordPress ecosystem building, breaking, and optimizing sites until they actually perform. He works at the intersection of speed, growth, and usability, helping creators ship websites that load fast and convert. An active WordPress community contributor sharing through tools, tutorials, and direct collaboration. Tested practice, not theory.

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