Link Button

Overview
Link Button gives a button or link a small, useful moment of feedback: a link earns a small interaction state.
Use it where a CTA needs to feel responsive and intentional, not theatrical. A button should confirm action, state, or direction; it should not become a tiny stage play that delays the click.
The thing to watch is semantics. Keep real button and anchor elements, visible focus, instant activation, and clear loading/disabled states. Motion sits on top of the action; it does not replace it.
Install
Sign In to View Source Code
Create a free account to access the source code for this effect.
Usage
page.js — Sign In to View
Create a free account to access the source code for this effect.
Component Code
LinkButton.jsx — Sign In to View
Create a free account to access the source code for this effect.
Example Production Use Case
Use this as button-interaction implementation guidance. Verify the shipped element semantics, anchor/button mode, disabled and loading states, focus-visible behavior, keyboard activation, and reduced-motion handling before relying on exact props, defaults, imports, or installation steps.
Best Used For
- Secondary actions and navigation links that need a small designed state, not drama.
- Product and docs pages where lightweight feedback supports orientation.
- Link Button adds feedback to an action without weakening semantics, focus, or activation speed.
Not For
Not for destructive actions, unclear states, or places where animation hides the label or delays activation.
Performance Budget
Keep feedback fast, avoid layout-triggering letter movement, and preserve instant activation.
Accessibility and Mobile
Use real buttons or anchors, visible focus-visible styles, and clear loading/disabled states. Touch targets should stay large enough on mobile.
Common Mistakes
- Building Link Button with divs instead of real buttons or links.
- Hiding the label during hover.
- Forgetting loading and disabled states.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use Link Button?
Should Link Button use a real button or link?
How should Link Button handle focus?
How should loading states work with Link Button?
What should reduced motion do for Link Button?
Request a Custom Button Animation
Need a custom effect? Tell us what to create.



