Skeleton Loader HTML+CSS generator. Shimmer animation + 6 patterns.
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HTML + CSS

How to use

  1. Pick one of 6 presets (card / article / profile / list / grid / comment).
  2. Tune base / shimmer colors and animation type.
  3. Adjust repeat count to match your layout.
  4. Copy HTML+CSS into your project.

Key features

  • 6 standard patterns (card / article / profile / list / grid / comment)
  • 3 animation modes (shimmer / pulse / none)
  • Custom colors and repeat count
  • Pure HTML+CSS, no JS
  • Live preview + code copy

Use cases

  • SPA initial load — wait state for API responses
  • Image lazy load — placeholder while loading
  • List data — during infinite-scroll fetch
  • Dashboard widgets — chart/stats loading
  • Mobile webview — native-feel loading

Why Skeleton beats spinners

Traditional spinners tell users nothing about what's coming. Skeleton Loaders preview the shape and layout of upcoming content, making perceived wait time shorter. Pioneered by Facebook in 2013, now standard on LinkedIn / YouTube / Slack. UX research suggests skeletons feel 10–30% faster than spinners at the same actual wait time.

FAQ

React / Vue usage?

Lift HTML into a component, drop CSS in global or module scope. For React Native use react-native-skeleton-placeholder.

Dark mode?

Just swap base / shimmer colors to dark tones (#374151, #1f2937).

Accessibility?

Add aria-busy="true" or role="status" to the parent so screen readers know.

Free?

Yes.