So far in our “Best of 2013″ series, we’ve checked out free fonts and free PSDs. And now it’s time to focus on what we feel like are the right jQuery plugins of this year. There are always plenty of jQuery plugins being released, but we predict that these standout from remainder in what they are able to offer from a functionality standpoint.

jQuery Scroll Path

jQuery Scroll Path it’s a plugin for outlining custom scroll paths. It uses canvas flavored syntax to attract lines and arcs.

freetile.js

Freetile is a plugin for jQuery that allows the organization of webpage content in an effective, dynamic and responsive layout.

gridster.js

This is it, the mythical drag-and-drop multi-column grid has arrived. Gridster is a jQuery plugin that permits building intuitive draggable layouts from elements spanning multiple columns.

Fancy Input

CSS3 text typing effects for input fields.

Superscrollorama

The jQuery plugin for supercool scroll animation.

jQuery File Upload

File Upload widget with multiple file selection, drag&drop support, progress bars and preview images for jQuery. Supports cross-domain, chunked and resumable file uploads and client-side image resizing.

jQuery Validation Engine

jQuery validation engine is a Javascript plugin aimed toward the validation of form fields within the browser (IE 6-8, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera 10). The plugin provides visually appealing prompts that grab user attention at the material.

Validations range from email, phone, and URL, to more complex calls which includes ajax processing or custom javascript functions. Bundled with many locales, the mistake prompts can also be translated into the language of your choice.

kerning.js

Take control of your web typography.

equalize.js

The jQuery plugin for equalizing the peak or width of elements.

MeanMenu

A free jQuery Responsive Menu plugin if you want to Hide or show menu children, Target navigation element to swap out with MeanMenu, Control screen width at which MeanMenu activates and lots more.

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Toolbar.Js

Toolbar permits you to quickly create tooltip style toolbars to be used in web applications and internet sites. The toolbar is well customizable using the twitter bootstrap icons and offers flexibility across the toolbars display and collection of icons.

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Smart Menus

Website menus that work on all devices.

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NProgress

A nanoscopic progress bar. Featuring realistic trickle animations to convince your users that something is occurring!

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FlowType

Web typography at its finest: font-size and line-height in response to element width.

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Device.js

Device.js makes it easy to jot down conditional CSS and/or JavaScript in response to device operating system (iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows), orientation (Portrait vs. Landscape), and kind (Tablet vs. Mobile).

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Here’s another articles that you’ll definitely find useful.

Best Free PSDs of 2013

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Best Free Fonts of 2013

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10 Super Useful Tools for Better Web Typography

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8 jQuery Plugins Worth Checking Out

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9 jQuery Plugins for bettering Website Navigation

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