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Modern high-speed Internet has really

made us spoiled. These days, if a website
takes more than 4 seconds to load, we
tend to not even bother waiting; we
simply close the page and find something
else. That is exactly why designers are
taking the time to come up with creative
preloaders like this fun little bouncing
ball.

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Essentially, preloaders (also known as
loaders) are what you see on the screen
while the rest of the page’s content is still
loading. Preloaders are often simple or
complex animations that are used to keep
visitors entertained while server
operations finish processing.
Unfortunately, they are also frequently
overlooked in the development process of
most projects.

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Preloaders are important interface
elements that let visitors know that the
website hasn’t crashed, it’s just processing
data. They are usually designed as moving
stripes or blinking circles that represent
the time necessary for loading, which,
although functional, aren’t entertaining at
all. Interesting animations can keep your
users engaged while they’re waiting for
the page to load.

Designers work really hard to make the

waiting time less of a hassle for site
visitors, but this can be a very difficult
task if the right inspiration (and latest
knowledge) isn’t there.

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In recent years, most projects have been
developed with simplified loaders as the
recommended best practice. Complex
loader animations haven’t been popular
for a while because they used to take up a
lot of resources to work, slowing down the
page’s loading process even more.
However, with processing power
increasing, the era of simple loaders is
coming to an end.

Today, a well-designed, creative

animation provides an opportunity to
enliven your interface. This small, but
important detail contributes to the
individuality and branding of any product.

For this reason, we’ve compiled and

curated the following list of bright, funny,
and unique preloader examples (including
some of SteelKiwi’s very own designs) to
help you and your design team find some
inspiration!

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Sliding Square LoaderView

This sliding square loader makes the

waiting a bit less frustrating as it keeps
your eye moving along with the squares. A
great solution for businesses who sell
electronics or games online to keep their
visitors engaged with the website.

DotsLoaderView

The bouncing black balls that appear out

of nowhere and disappear serve as an
entertaining element and could be used
for websites that want to look presentable
yet with a pinch of playfulness.

Simple Loader

This is a perfect example of a drum-like

preloader which resembles a spinning
lottery wheel. If a business owner wants to
make a logical connection between this
loader and the application which may
imply opportunities, luck, or excitement,
then this loading screen should serve its
needs.

Bird Loader

These simple geometric shapes remind a

birdy turning its head to the left or right as
if talking to somebody. This animation can
make a good preloader for sites featuring
businesses in the TV-, radio-, or social
media industry.

LittlePin Spinner

Applications featuring travel or location-

based services could make loading much
more appealing using the little colorful
geopin which flips back and forth.

No Halftime Loaders Petrick

An exciting animation with different kinds

of balls in motion makes visitors forget
that this is just a loader. This loader could
complement any website featuring sports
events, activities, or sports inventory.

Monkey Swinging Loader Hello

Dribbble

Love animals? Here is a loader in disguise

— a swinging monkey. Being fun and
entertaining, it can entice users while they
are waiting for the page to load.
Businesses that are in the entertainment
industry, such as magazines, movies,
marketing, advertising, or those who
simply want to stand out among the crowd
and draw a smile on visitors’ faces can use
it.

Cooper loader

The copper preloader in the shape of the

eternity loop moves smoothly like a
mesmerizing wave. The loader with its
neat, minimalistic design and soothing
animation is applicable for almost any
business.

Loading…

Here is the drop that never drops. The

white and subdued blue colors contrast
well together, and this preloader will
never make the visitor bored or frustrated
with the loading. Businesses who would
like to appeal to younger generations
could use this loading screen.

Ping-Pong Loader

The ping-pong loader, with its rubber feel

animation featuring a paddles and a ball,
can’t help get one’s eyes off it. It is
supposed to warm visitors up before they
actually access the content of a website.
This loader is good for sports sites or any
other sites that offer anything from sports
activities to inventory.

SurveyPlanet app Loader

The turquoise planet with a white rocket

orbiting it keeps visitors’ attention on the
preloading screen. This planet loader can
be used for entertainment apps, or any
other organizations which do research or
make various discoveries known to the
public.

Blurred Gear Loader

A blurred gearwheel loader with the three

spinning gearwheels embodies movement
and complexity and could be appropriate
for businesses who market machinery or
mechanic parts.

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CSS Stairs Loader

The descending and ascending stairs

loader with a white ball jumping on top
has a minimalistic design yet it is very
straightforward. It could make sense for
business who want to present themselves
as serious and trustworthy.

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Loading Pen

With a light touch of simplicity, the

caterpillar-like colorful circles that move
to the left or right and come as one at each
side make loading less boring to visitors.
The loader is appropriate for almost any
kind of businesses with it’s universal
animation, and it should keep visitors
amused while waiting to land on the
homepage.

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CSS Loader

A simple “attention getter” loader like this

rolling cube that gets bigger when moving
forward and returns to its initial shape
when going back, is a reserved solution
for business that want to appear smart
and sophisticated to the visitor.

Vivid CSS3 Spinner

The vivid spinner loader with the rotating

rainbow that rolls into a sort of geometric
flower-like shape can cheer the visitors up
and help them get ready for something
fun and exciting. Such loader could be
used for businesses who market their
products or services to kids. It should
work well for children’s education sites.

Prism Loading Screen

The prism loading screen should remind

one of the LinkedIn’s background for
photos. The loader remotely looks like
constellations which are moving in space
with the main element in the middle
which could potentially feature a
corporate logo. The loader could be used
for businesses that work with
international clients, for example in the
B2B sector.

Loader

Like variety? Here is the loader which

keeps a visitor entertained, letting them
see a countdown accompanied by
changing animation of different pictures.
Keep in mind, that this loader can have
any pictures rotating so it can cater to fit
any business’s needs.

Redirecting Loader

Here is a silhouette of man with a jetpack

on his back flying as as fast as he can.
Such loader which redirects a user to the
next page can be used by almost any
business, especially the ones that would
like to highlight the speed element of their
service.

Codepen Loading Dots

Having a minimalistic and succinct

design, this dot preloader could be used
by artistic people or designers for their
online portfolios for instance.

Preloader Animation

Shouldn’t this preloader remind one of the

snake game? This energy icon animation
with a plug can make sense for internet
providers or any other agencies who help
businesses and clients collaborate.

Making Pancake

Pancakes right from the stove! The loader

with a flipping pancake on the frying pan
should make a visitor’s mouth water. It
can be a good start for websites dedicated
to cooking or baking.