Skeleton screen
/SKEL-uh-tun SKREEN/ · noun · FEEDBACK pattern · #064
Grey ghost shapes standing in for content while it loads, promising the layout before the data arrives. Feels faster than a spinner because it shows where things will land.
Also called: skeleton loader, ghost elements, content placeholder.
Common questions
What are the grey placeholder shapes shown while content loads called?
A skeleton screen (or skeleton loader): grey ghost shapes that hold the layout while data arrives. It feels faster than a spinner because it promises where things will land.