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Preact Transitioning vs Motion

Side-by-side compatibility, runtime support and editorial notes for Preact projects.

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Preact Transitioning

Preact components for enter, exit and grouped CSS transitions with an API inspired by react-transition-group.

npmpreact-transitioning
Category
Animation
Compatibility
Native Preact
Maintenance
Active
Runtime
TypeScriptSSRIslandsESM
Verified
November 5, 2026
Tested with
Not documented
License
MIT
Bundle size
Not documented
Limitations
  • Transitions depend on DOM lifecycle timing and CSS classes after hydration.
  • The API is intentionally close to react-transition-group, so Preact-specific edge cases should be tested.
  • Complex timeline or gesture animation requires a different tool.
Score
Directory score96/100
Compatibility35/35
Maintenance20/20
TypeScript10/10
SSR6/10
Islands10/10
ESM5/5
Verification10/10
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UnverifiedActive
Motion

Modern animation APIs for layout, gestures and transitions.

npmmotion
Category
Animation
Compatibility
Unverified
Maintenance
Active
Runtime
TypeScriptSSRIslandsESM
Verified
Not yet verified
Tested with
Not documented
License
MIT
Bundle size
Not documented
Score
Directory score62/100
Compatibility7/35
Maintenance20/20
TypeScript10/10
SSR10/10
Islands10/10
ESM5/5
Verification0/10
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At a glance

AttributePreact TransitioningMotion
CompatibilityNative PreactUnverified
MaintenanceActiveActive
TypeScriptNative TypeScriptNative TypeScript
SSRLimited SSRSSR supported
IslandsYesYes
Last verifiedNovember 5, 2026Not yet verified
AI auditNot auditedNot audited