React 2 is a repeater and effector toolbar for After Effects, adding color support, multiple effectors, sorting modes, a Tracer feature, and Random Evolution. It runs on both Legacy ExtendScript and JavaScript engines and is listed as free.
Developed by mograph.tools.
About React 2
React 2 is a repeater and effector toolbar for Adobe After Effects, developed by mograph.tools. The plugin emulates Cinema 4D’s cloner system, allowing effectors to be applied to almost any property, including color. Version 2.0.3 introduces a rebuilt effector architecture that supports multiple effectors across multiple properties, a Refresh button to update properties, and new sorting modes (Iterate, Cluster, Random, Row, Column). The Tracer feature can generate lines and grids between layers, while Random Evolution provides smooth transitions between random values. React 2 operates on the Legacy ExtendScript expression engine, but text repeaters and custom easing require the JavaScript engine. It is compatible with After Effects 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Features
- Apply effectors to almost any property, including color
- Rebuilt effector supporting multiple effectors across multiple properties, with a Refresh button to update each effector with new properties
- Sorting modes to arrange layers by Iterate, Cluster, Random, Row or Column
- Tracer feature that creates lines and grids between layers
- Random Evolution for transitioning smoothly between random values
- Runs on the Legacy ExtendScript engine; text repeaters and custom easing require the JavaScript engine
Best for
After Effects users who need repeater and effector workflows similar to Cinema 4D’s cloner system.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does React 2 support?
React 2 supports After Effects versions 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Do I need the JavaScript expression engine to use React 2?
The plugin runs on both Legacy ExtendScript and JavaScript expression engines; however, text repeaters and custom easing require the JavaScript engine.
What changed in React 2 compared to the first version?
Version 2 is faster and more responsive, expands effector targets to nearly any property (including color), supports multiple effectors on multiple properties, adds a Refresh button, introduces sorting modes, a Tracer feature, and Random Evolution.
Is React 2 free?
React 2 is listed as free, but users should verify current licensing terms on the developer’s site before downloading.
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