What is Loading spinner?
Also called: Loader, Preloader
The short answer
A loading spinner shows that something is in progress; skeleton screens that preview the layout usually feel faster than a spinner.
Loading spinner, explained
The best loading state is the one that never shows because the content arrived first.
Questions people ask about Loading spinner
What is Loading spinner?
A loading spinner shows that something is in progress; skeleton screens that preview the layout usually feel faster than a spinner.
Related terms
Page speed is how quickly a web page loads and becomes usable, measured by metrics like Largest Contentful Paint, Interaction to Next Paint and layout stability.
Cumulative Layout ShiftCumulative Layout Shift measures how much page content moves unexpectedly while loading; good is below 0.1.
Make it popMake it pop usually means the design lacks a focal point: the fix is stronger contrast, one dominant element, bolder type or purposeful motion, not more colours.
Clean and modernClean and modern usually means generous white space, a restrained palette, strong modern type, fewer elements per screen and no dated effects.
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