How to Enable or Disable the Attention Animation in the Admin Button

In version 1.6.0 of the Login as User Pro plugin for WordPress, we introduced a new setting called “Enable Attention Animation”. This gives administrators the flexibility to turn off the pulsing highlight (also known as the “sonar” or “ping” effect) on the admin bar button when logged in as another user.

This improvement was based on valuable user feedback, particularly from those working on mobile devices, where the animated effect could sometimes lead to accidental clicks.

Where to Find the Setting

To enable or disable the animation:

1. Navigate to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Go to Settings → Login as User.
3. Scroll down to the section labeled "Enable Attention Animation".
4. Choose:
   • Yes – to enable the pulsing animation (default: No).
   • No – to disable the animation for a cleaner and less distracting interface.
5. Click the Save button to apply the change.

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Why Disable the Animation?

Some users found the animation distracting, especially on mobile devices, where the button could be triggered accidentally during scrolling or order placement. This setting is designed to improve usability and reduce accidental logouts from impersonated sessions.

Notes

• This setting is disabled by default (i.e., the animation is off).
• If you're upgrading from an earlier version, please review your settings after updating to v1.6.0.