Top 3 Unique CSS Spinners Every Developer Should Use

-By Harish Chopkar

April 30, 2025

UI/UX

Hey there, aspiring web developers! At WebGurukul IT Training and Placement Institute in Nagpur, we love teaching our students how to make websites look awesome and user-friendly. One cool way to do this is by adding loading spinners. These are small animations that show users something is loading, like when a webpage is fetching data. Spinners make your website feel professional and keep users engaged.

In this blog, we’re sharing the top 3 most unique CSS spinners that every developer should try. Each spinner comes with its code and a simple explanation. Whether you’re in our Full-Stack Web Development course or learning on your own, these spinners are easy to use and will make your projects stand out. Let’s dive in!

Why Use CSS Spinners?

CSS spinners are super lightweight because they don’t need extra libraries. You can customize them to match your website’s style, and they’re easy to add with just a bit of code. Plus, they make your website feel smooth and modern.

Here are our top 10 unique spinners with their SVG code and tips on why they’re awesome.

1. Fading Arc Spinner

This spinner has three arcs that fade in and out one after another, creating a cool, flowing effect.

<svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <style>
    .spinner_iMlZ { animation: spinner_BN13 1.451s step-end infinite }
    .spinner_bpzn { animation: spinner_gk1y 1.451s step-end infinite }
    .spinner_SwOY { animation: spinner_a9rS 1.451s step-end infinite }
    @keyframes spinner_BN13 { 0%, 86.22%, 100% { opacity: 0 } 8.61%, 86.15% { opacity: 1 } }
    @keyframes spinner_gk1y { 0%, 8.61%, 86.22%, 100% { opacity: 0 } 25.84%, 86.15% { opacity: 1 } }
    @keyframes spinner_a9rS { 0%, 25.84%, 86.22%, 100% { opacity: 0 } 43.07%, 86.15% { opacity: 1 } }
  </style>
  <path class="spinner_iMlZ" d="M12,21L15.6,16.2C14.6,15.45 13.35,15 12,15C10.65,15 9.4,15.45 8.4,16.2L12,21" opacity="0"/>
  <path class="spinner_iMlZ spinner_bpzn" d="M12,9C9.3,9 6.81,9.89 4.8,11.4L6.6,13.8C8.1,12.67 9.97,12 12,12C14.03,12 15.9,12.67 17.4,13.8L19.2,11.4C17.19,9.89 14.7,9 12,9Z" opacity="0"/>
  <path class="spinner_iMlZ spinner_SwOY" d="M12,3C7.95,3 4.21,4.34 1.2,6.6L3,9C5.5,7.12 8.62,6 12,6C15.38,6 18.5,7.12 21,9L22.8,6.6C19.79,4.34 16.05,3 12,3" opacity="0"/>
</svg>

Why It’s Unique: The fading arcs look smooth and modern, perfect for sleek websites.

2. Rotating Arc Spinner

A single arc spins around in a circle, keeping things simple yet eye-catching.

<svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <style>
    .spinner_0XTQ { transform-origin: center; animation: spinner_y6GP .75s linear infinite }
    @keyframes spinner_y6GP { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg) } }
  </style>
  <path class="spinner_0XTQ" d="M12,23a9.63,9.63,0,0,1-8-9.5,9.51,9.51,0,0,1,6.79-9.1A1.66,1.66,0,0,0,12,2.81h0a1.67,1.67,0,0,0-1.94-1.64A11,11,0,0,0,12,23Z"/>
</svg>

Why It’s Unique: It’s minimal and fast, great for small loading indicators.

3. Dashed Circle Spinner

This spinner has a dashed line that moves around a circle, like a loading chase.

<svg width="24" height="24" stroke="#000" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <style>
    .spinner_V8m1 { transform-origin: center; animation: spinner_zKoa 2s linear infinite }
    .spinner_V8m1 circle { stroke-linecap: round; animation: spinner_YpZS 1.5s ease-in-out infinite }
    @keyframes spinner_zKoa { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg) } }
    @keyframes spinner_YpZS { 0% { stroke-dasharray: 0 150; stroke-dashoffset: 0 } 47.5% { stroke-dasharray: 42 150; stroke-dashoffset: -16 } 95%, 100% { stroke-dasharray: 42 150; stroke-dashoffset: -59 } }
  </style>
  <g class="spinner_V8m1">
    <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="9.5" fill="none" stroke-width="3"></circle>
  </g>
</svg>

Why It’s Unique: The dashed effect feels dynamic and works well for apps.

WebGurukul IT Training and Placement Institute in Nagpur helps students become skilled IT professionals. With practical courses, expert teachers, and job placement support, we’re here to make your tech dreams come true! For More Spinners, Contact Us! Loved these spinners? Want more unique designs or personalized help? Reach out to us at [www.webgurukul.org] or visit our Nagpur campus. Share this blog with your friends and follow us on Instagram for more exciting updates like this!