Top 20 After Effects Plugins You Need in 2025

Here are the 20 best plugins for Adobe After Effects 2025. This video explains how each tool can save you time, improve your workflow, and unlock new animation possibilities, with many of the plugins available for free. The host starts with an introduction at 00:00 before diving into each plugin. At 00:12 the Extrude plugin is demonstrated, followed by Blender AE 2 at 00:22 and Deep Glow 2 at 00:50. Shadow Studio 3 appears at 01:01, Limber 2 at 01:12, and Saber at 01:29. Near the end of the walkthrough, TiktokText is shown at 04:12, Super 3D at 04:32, and Duik Angela at 04:57. The video concludes with an outro at 05:18. The emphasis is on how these tools extend After Effects’ capabilities, improve productivity, and bring a range of free and premium options to motion graphic designers.