Loaders

⏳ Top Loaders & Spinners for Web and Mobile Apps

Loading animations help set expectations while your app is working behind the scenes. Below are must-use loaders categorized for React, Next.js, React Native, Android, and even plain HTML/CSS.

🌀 React / Next.js

• react-loader-spinner: 40+ beautiful SVG loaders
  

  npm i react-loader-spinner

  
  Usage:

  <Oval color="#00BFFF" height={80} width={80} />

• react-spinners: Collection of loading spinners (ClipLoader, BeatLoader)
  

  npm i react-spinners

  
  Usage:

  <ClipLoader color="#36D7B7" />

• framer-motion: Animate loading transitions
  

  npm i framer-motion

  
  Usage: Animate components in and out while data loads.
• tailwind CSS loader: Simple spinner using utility classes
  

  <div class="animate-spin h-8 w-8 border-4 border-blue-500 border-t-transparent rounded-full"></div>

📱 React Native

• react-native-loading-spinner-overlay: Full screen overlay loader
  

  npm i react-native-loading-spinner-overlay

  
  Usage:

  <Spinner visible={true} textContent="Loading..." />

• react-native-lottie: Use JSON animation files for loaders
  

  npm i lottie-react-native

  
  Usage: Combine with animated loader files from LottieFiles.com
• ActivityIndicator (built-in): Native spinner
  

  <ActivityIndicator size="large" color="#0000ff" />

🤖 Android (Kotlin)

• ProgressBar (XML): Built-in loader

  <ProgressBar
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    style="?android:attr/progressBarStyleLarge" />
  

• Lottie Animation: Smooth animation loading

  implementation "com.airbnb.android:lottie:6.4.0"
  

  Use JSON files from LottieFiles

• Shimmer Effect: Placeholder for data loading

  implementation "com.facebook.shimmer:shimmer:0.5.0"
  

🌐 Plain HTML/CSS

• Pure CSS Spinner:

  <div style="border: 4px solid #ccc; border-top: 4px solid #333; border-radius: 50%; width: 40px; height: 40px; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;"></div>
  
  <style>
  @keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }
  </style>
  

• Loading.io: Free loader SVG/GIF/CSS assets
  Visit loading.io →

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Use loaders wisely: match the brand, avoid overuse, and indicate progress clearly. 🚀