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Skeleton loader

Skeleton loaders are placeholders that mimic the structure of content while it's being loaded, reducing perceived wait times and frustration.[1]

  • Image skeleton loaders: Display a blurred or simplified version of the image, gradually replaced by the actual image as it loads.
  • Text skeleton loaders: Show placeholders resembling text blocks, progressively filling with content.

A recommended practice is to load only what's currently visible to users, lazy load more content as they scroll, and use skeleton loaders to maintain a seamless user experience during this transition.

Pro Tip: Neutral colors like light grey work great for skeleton screens.

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