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React and web animation libraries

Libraries and tools for making interfaces move: declarative React animation, timeline engines, scroll-driven effects and vector animation formats. Pick by how you think about motion. Springs and layout animation suit component work; timelines suit choreographed pages and marketing sites.

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motion.dev

MotionAnimationA production-ready animation library for building motion into React apps on the web.

gsap.com

GSAPAnimationA JavaScript animation engine, widely used in the industry, built around timelines.

rive.app

RiveAnimationA tool for building interactive vector animations driven by state machines.

lottiefiles.com

LottieAnimationA lightweight, JSON-based format for shipping vector animations to the web.

easingwizard.com

Easing WizardAnimationA visual generator for crafting custom CSS spring easings for web animation.

morphrig.dev

MorphrigAnimationAn interactive manual that walks through how icon morphing animation works.

theatrejs.com

Theatre.jsAnimationA visual sequencer for choreographing motion design across DOM elements.

morphicons.com

morphiconsAnimationAn animation library that morphs icons using spring physics for natural motion.

glimm.dev

glimmAnimationShader-driven page transitions for animating navigation in Next.js projects.

devouringdetails.com

Devouring DetailsAnimationAn interactive book that teaches the craft of designing micro-interactions.

textmotion.dev

textmotionAnimationA zero-dependency primitive for adding rolling text animation to the web.

Frequently asked questions about React and web animation libraries

What are the best animation libraries for React and the web in 2026?

Designeer lists 11 animation libraries and motion tools, each with a live preview, including Motion, GSAP and Rive. They cover springs, timelines, scroll-triggered animation and Lottie playback for the web.

Are these web animation libraries free or open-source?

Many web animation libraries are free and open-source, and GSAP is now free for most use. Tools like Lottie and Rive also offer free tiers, so you can add production-grade motion to React without a big upfront cost.

Which animation library is best for React?

Motion (formerly Framer Motion) is a popular choice for React thanks to its declarative API and springs, while GSAP suits complex timelines and scroll animation in any framework. Compare a few motion libraries to match your performance and animation needs.