<animate>

Baseline Widely available

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It’s been available across browsers since January 2020.

The SVG <animate> element provides a way to animate an attribute of an element over time.

Example

html
<svg viewBox="0 0 10 10" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <rect width="10" height="10">
    <animate
      attributeName="rx"
      values="0;5;0"
      dur="10s"
      repeatCount="indefinite" />
  </rect>
</svg>

Usage notes

This element implements the SVGAnimateElement interface.

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 or equivalent User Agent client hint Sec-CH-Prefers-Reduced-Motion to create a complimentary experience for users who have expressed a preference for no animated experiences.

Specifications

Specification
SVG Animations Level 2
# AnimateElement

Browser compatibility

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