131 CSS Hover Effects
Explore a set of advanced hover effects that push the boundaries of native CSS. These techniques leverage clip-path for creating compelling non-rectangular shapes, filter for stunning on-hover image processing, and transition for fluid animation. By using CSS Custom Properties (variables), we ensure these complex effects remain controllable and consistent across your project.
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Little Details
A stylized nested to-do list employing advanced CSS pseudo-elements for custom markers and hover-based reveal logic for sub-tasks. JavaScript handles basic DOM manipulation for adding/removing items, while the dark UI features gradient borders and tooltip interactions.
:has() Pseudo-Class Selector
An elegant and intuitive menu that helps the user focus on the item of interest by visually dimming the others.
Invert Radius Shape with Cool Hover Effect
A sophisticated hover effect utilizing CSS Houdini to animate a complex image mask.
Image Peeling Hover Effect
Hovering over the grid triggers a light flare sweep, transforming the images from a distorted, stretched state into their sharp, original form, creating a futuristic transition effect.
Mac Dock Magnify Effect with :has
A Dock menu where the scaling effect on hover is implemented entirely in CSS using :hover and :has() selectors - this allows scaling not only the active element but also its neighbors.
Neon Icon Hover Effect
A navigation menu with a neon glow and a complex hover effect. Icons and text use the CSS drop-shadow filter to create a glow effect, while the element’s color is controlled via an inline CSS variable --clr.
Cosmic Neon Text Effect
A spectacular, interactive heading design: on hover, the text stroke disappears, giving way to a powerful, multi-colored neon glow. It’s a perfect demonstration of pure CSS capabilities for creating complex typography and “wow” effects.
CSS-Only Image Tilt Towards Cursor
A 3D image tilt effect that mimics cursor movement, achieved purely with CSS by combining multiple invisible overlay zones, the general sibling combinator, and the transform: rotate3d() function with perspective on the parent container.
Animated Pie Chart (V2)
A demo showcasing an adaptive, unique “ring” pie chart design using SVG circles, where each segment is animated and colored from a predefined JavaScript array.
The Witcher Monster Cards Slider
Showcases a stylish, interactive monster card slider, utilizing pure HTML and CSS for complex design, custom typography, and subtle image animations with a zoom/lift effect on hover.
Note-Taking Toolbar with Dynamic Tooltip
This is a sleek, reusable Note-Taking Toolbar component, utilizing pure CSS for :hover and :active effects (including the dynamic tooltip), and basic JavaScript to manage a single selected state without external libraries.
CSS-Only Character Profile Card with Tabs
A stylish custom layout (character profile card) built entirely on CSS positioning and content switching using HTML radio inputs without JavaScript, effectively creating pure CSS tabs.
Photo Gallery Grid Animation with CSS Clip-Path
A showcase of the creative application of clip-path to create an “unfolding” image effect on hover, where the interaction not only changes the shape but also uses z-index to elevate the element and overlap neighboring tiles.
Just Bored Vol. 3 - Creative Post UI
A visually complex component focusing on non-standard geometry (border-radius: 0 150px 0 10px) and an impressive avatar hover effect (gradient shift, filter: brightness(), and information blur/fade-out) implemented purely with CSS.
CSS Staircase Hover Effect Using :has()
This “staircase” hover effect is a prime example of the power of the new CSS :has() selector. It enables elements to react to the state of their siblings, creating a complex and elegant animation without JavaScript.
Image Orbit Animation with CSS
This carousel effect demonstrates a modern approach to CSS animations, using the offset-path property for circular motion. The complex scaling and highlighting effects on hover are achieved purely with CSS transitions and the :has() selector, eliminating the need for JavaScript.
Image Polygon Overlay
A technically advanced effect where SVG paths are used to create an animated grid over an image. The demo showcases how CSS transitions can be applied to SVG attributes, which is a modern and performant way to create complex visual effects.
Apple Liquid Glass Effect
This demo creates a stunning “liquid glass” effect by layering a CSS backdrop-filter with a complex SVG filter. The realistic distortion and specular highlights are achieved using feTurbulence and feSpecularLighting, all without a single line of JavaScript.
CSS Turbulent Hover Effect
Check out this interactive card that uses an animated SVG filter to create a unique “glitch” or “noise” effect on hover. The effect is triggered purely by CSS :hover and SVG’s declarative animation, combining feTurbulence with an animated feDisplacementMap for a seamless distortion.
Splitting.js Image Hover Effect
This demo shows how modern CSS can power rich interactions. It combines Splitting.js and advanced CSS Grid with dynamic custom properties to create a complex, performant, and responsive image hover effect.
Slide In/Out Gallery Effect
An atmospheric, cyberpunk gallery where static images feel alive due to constantly shifting digital artifacts and smooth caption reveals on hover.
Card with Glitch Effect
This Cyberpunk-inspired card features a complex box-shadow offset and text-shadow for the core CRT aesthetic, paired with a dynamic :hover state that uses transform to instantly swap the terminal view for a social icon grid.
Skateboard Product Grid
This demo showcases a responsive grid built on modern CSS technologies: CSS Grid for layout, Custom Properties for centralized theme management, and Fluid Typography using clamp() for ’elastic’ font sizes. The key feature is a complex animation system, including a staggered appearance of cards and advanced :hover effects using animated SVG.
Gummy Buttons
A “gummy” button animation in pure CSS, where the effect is achieved by simultaneously animating transform: scale() and border-radius. Separate @keyframes are used for the :hover and :active states, creating a unique tactile response.
Button
The main button has a semi-transparent background, the ::before pseudo-element contains the animated gradient, and ::after has a solid dark background that “cuts out” the inner part, leaving only the border visible.
