The CSS ‘animation-iteration-count’ property specifies the number of times an animation cycle should be played before stopping. Essentially, it controls how many times an animation repeats itself. This property is crucial for creating animations that need to loop a specific number of times or indefinitely.
CSS ‘animation-iteration-count’ Property Example
See the Pen CSS ‘animation-iteration-count’ Property by Webzstore (@webzstore) on CodePen.
The ‘animation-iteration-count’ property offers a straightforward way to control the repetition of CSS animations, from simple, single-play animations to complex, infinitely looping effects. This flexibility is key to designing dynamic, interactive web experiences that engage and retain user attention.
Browser Support For ‘animation-iteration-count’ Property
 |  |  |  |  |
| 16.0 5.0 -moz- | 9.0 4.0 -webkit- | 43.0 4.0 -webkit- | 10.0 | 30.0 15.0 -webkit- 12.0 -o- |
CSS Syntax of the ‘animation-iteration-count’ Property
animation-iteration-count: number | infinite;
Usage of the ‘animation-iteration-count’ Property
Use ‘animation-iteration-count’ when you want to repeat an animation. This can be particularly useful for creating attention-grabbing effects, such as blinking text, spinning icons, or a slide show that cycles through images. It’s also handy for animations that should only play a fixed number of times before coming to a stop.
Property Values of the ‘animation-iteration-count’ Property
- Number: Specifies the number of times the animation should play. This can be any non-negative integer (including 0), allowing for precise control over the repetition of the animation.
- Infinite: The animation will repeat forever, creating an endless loop.
Leave a Reply