<animate>

Usage context

Attributes

Global attributes

• Conditional processing attributes »
• Core attributes »
• Animation event attributes »
• Xlink attributes »
• Animation attribute target attributes »
• Animation timing attributes »
• Animation value attributes »
• Animation addition attributes »
• externalResourcesRequired

Specific attributes

• attributeName
• attributeType
• from
• to
• dur
• repeatCount

DOM Interface

This element implements the SVGAnimateElement interface.

Example

SVG

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<svg width="120" height="120" viewBox="0 0 120 120" version="1.1"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  
  <rect x="10" y="10" width="100" height="100">
    <animate attributeType="XML" attributeName="x" from="-100" to="120"
        dur="10s" repeatCount="indefinite"/>
  </rect>
</svg>

Result

Accessibility concerns

Blinking and flashing animation can be problematic for people with cognitive concerns such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Additionally, certain kinds of motion can be a trigger for Vestibular disorders, epilepsy, and migraine and Scotopic sensitivity.

Consider providing a mechanism for pausing or disabling animation, as well as using the Reduced Motion Media Query to create a complimentary experience for users who have expressed a preference for no animated experiences.

• Designing Safer Web Animation For Motion Sensitivity · An A List Apart Article 
• An Introduction to the Reduced Motion Media Query | CSS-Tricks
• Responsive Design for Motion | WebKit
• MDN Understanding WCAG, Guideline 2.2 explanations
• Understanding Success Criterion 2.2.2  | W3C Understanding WCAG 2.0

Specifications

Browser compatibility