27 CSS Ripple Effects
This collection showcases advanced, high-performance ripple effects built purely with CSS. Optimization is achieved through the use of will-change and by leveraging CSS Custom Properties for dynamic, click-based wave positioning. This approach is critical for ensuring animation smoothness and minimal load on the browser’s main thread. The clip-path function is also utilized to create non-classical, shaped areas for effect propagation, demonstrating technical versatility.
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Neumorphism Waves Animation
Pure CSS ripple animation with neumorphic styling. Checkbox-triggered wave sequence using scale transforms and opacity transitions.
Arrow Animations (CSS-Only Icon)
This highly reusable CSS-only icon features complex bidirectional animation and a ripple effect, achieved by leveraging CSS Custom Properties for state and using a minimal JavaScript cloning trick to instantly restart the animation on click.
Dark Ripple Pre-Loader (No-JS)
Dive into a dynamic ripple loader crafted using modern CSS capabilities, such as backdrop-filter for a stylish blur effect. The demo showcases how to leverage CSS Custom Properties for easy customization of the background and gradients without altering the core animation logic.
Water Drop
A pure CSS water drop animation featuring realistic ripples, utilizing a key technical feature: 3D transformation rotateX(75deg) on pseudo-elements to simulate the perspective of expanding concentric circles.
Logo with Ripple Effect
An advanced ripple effect adapted to irregular geometric shapes using the CSS clip-path property. The technical implementation relies on minimal JavaScript to accurately determine click coordinates and dynamically position the wave using inline styles.
