Create a smooth wavy text animation triggered on hover — each character flows up and down in a rolling sequence. Configure speed, amplitude, and colour, then copy the CSS and HTML.
Open Wavy Text Hover Effect → free, no sign-inThe wavy text hover effect is one of the most satisfying micro-interactions in web design: hover a word and each letter undulates in sequence, creating a fluid, wave-like motion. It works by wrapping each character in a span and applying staggered CSS animation delays. The Wavy Text Hover Effect generator builds all of that — the character spans, the keyframes, the nth-child delay rules — and shows you the result live as you configure it.
Designers and developers building playful, expressive websites — portfolios, creative agencies, brand landing pages, interactive art projects — who want a refined text hover effect that feels handcrafted.
No tutorials. No learning curve. Open it and get started.
No server uploads. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your files and data never leave your device.
Completely free. No trial period. No premium tier for basic functionality. No account required. Use it as often as you need.
One job, done well. Wavy Text Hover Effect was built to solve a specific problem cleanly. No feature bloat, no ads, no distractions.
Is JavaScript required?
No — the effect is pure CSS. The spans are pre-generated in the HTML output.
How many characters are supported?
The CSS covers up to 40 characters with individual animation delays.
Does the effect work on any font?
Yes — font-family and size are independent of the wave animation.
Can I trigger the wave on a specific event other than hover?
Add the CSS animation class via JavaScript on any event you choose.
Is this free?
Yes — free with no sign-in.
Free. Instant. No sign-in. Open it and get the job done.
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