Question 1

Which page transition should I choose for a branded route change?

Accepted Answer

Use Pixel Transition or Block Transition for graphic brands and confident launch pages. Use Svg Brush Transition when the brand has a lighter illustrated system. Use Page Flip only when the page metaphor fits the content. Use Chess Grid or Pie Rotation on simple route trees where orientation will stay clear.

Question 2

Where do page transitions make the experience feel better?

Accepted Answer

Page transitions work best on creative agency websites, campaign microsites, product launches, editorial portfolios, brand journeys, and low-frequency navigation paths where continuity matters. They turn the cut between pages into a brief brand moment.

Question 3

When should route transitions be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Avoid route transitions in apps with frequent navigation, dashboards, checkout, docs, search flows, and utility products where delay hurts completion. If users are trying to act quickly, the transition should get out of the way.

Question 4

How long should a production page transition last?

Accepted Answer

Most page transitions should stay around 300–600ms. Longer transitions need a real loading reason. Never add fake delay just to show the animation.

Question 5

How should focus behave after a page transition?

Accepted Answer

Move focus to the destination page’s main heading or main region after navigation. Do not leave focus trapped in the transition overlay, and make sure the transition layer stops blocking interaction once the route is ready.

Question 6

What should the mobile version of a route transition do?

Accepted Answer

Use short fades, simple overlay reveals, or instant navigation on low-power devices. Avoid complex flips, heavy masks, and large full-screen motion when it slows down orientation.

Question 7

What is the reduced-motion fallback for page transitions?

Accepted Answer

Use instant navigation or a very short opacity fade. Do not slide, flip, rotate, pixelate, mask, or sweep the entire viewport for users who have asked for less motion.

Question 8

Do these transitions work with the Next.js App Router?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but placement matters. Transitions often need a wrapper that remounts on route change, such as `template.tsx` or a dedicated route transition layer, rather than a persistent layout.

Page Transitions

Chess Grid Transition

Page Flip Transition

SVG Draw Page Transition

Block Transition

Pixel Transition

Radial Slice Transition

Questions, Answered.

Which page transition should I choose for a branded route change?

Where do page transitions make the experience feel better?

When should route transitions be avoided?

How long should a production page transition last?

How should focus behave after a page transition?

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Page Transitions

Chess Grid Transition

Page Flip Transition

SVG Draw Page Transition

Block Transition

Pixel Transition

Radial Slice Transition

Questions, Answered.

Which page transition should I choose for a branded route change?

Where do page transitions make the experience feel better?

When should route transitions be avoided?

How long should a production page transition last?

How should focus behave after a page transition?

Request a Custom Page Transition