Motion
Best React Animation Libraries for Motion
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Motion should feel native, not heavy. Choose a React animation library that matches your SSR setup and bundle budget.
When CSS is enough
View transitions, keyframes, and Tailwind animate cover a lot of UI. Reach for a library when you need layout animation or gestures.
Motion (formerly Framer Motion) remains the common choice. Lottie is better for designer-exported sequences.
Avoid layout thrash
Animate transform and opacity when you can. Measure layout animations on low-end phones before you ship.
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