The best tailwind animation library

In this blog, we’ll dive into what these two libraries offer and how they make your web pages look alive without you having to wrestle with custom CSS. Let’s jump in!

1. Tailwindcss animated

If you’ve ever used Tailwind CSS before, you know it’s all about utility classes. tailwindcss-animated takes that philosophy and supercharges it for animations. This library gives you over 40 pre-built animation classes to use in your elements. Yep, it’s as easy as applying bg-blue-500.

How to Use It

Install the plugin

npm install -D tailwindcss-animated

Add it to your Tailwind config

plugins: [require('tailwindcss-animated')]

Start animating! For example

<div class="animate-fadeIn duration-1000">
    Hello world!
</div>

2. Rombo Tailwind Animations:

If you’re looking for a library with a bit more flair, Rombo Tailwind Animations might be your new best friend. This one’s packed with handcrafted animations that go beyond the basics like rotating, scaling, and sliding with a touch of drama.

How to Use It

Install the plugin

npm i -d tailwindcss-motion

Config in tailwind.config.js file

// tailwind.config.js

export default {
     theme: {
        extend: {}, 
    },
   plugins: [require('tailwindcss-motion')], 
};

Example

<div class="motion-preset-slide-right">
  Hello world
</div>

When to Use What?

Both libraries are fantastic, but they cater to slightly different needs:

Go for tailwindcss animated if:

• You want a simple, no-frills setup.
• You’re building something lightweight and don’t need advanced effects.

Choose Rombo Tailwind Animations if:

• You want slick, modern effects that stand out.
• You’re looking for more creativity and customization.