Stop Using Default Cursors! Create Custom Ones with Only CSS & JS
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In this video, you'll learn 7 best modern cursor effects that top frontend developers use to create smooth, interactive, and high-end user experiences in 8 minutes
We'll build every effect step by step using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—no WebGL, no heavy frameworks, and no unnecessary complexity. You'll understand how each effect works and how to implement it in your own projects.
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📚 Cursor Effects Covered
✅ Dot + Ring Cursor
✅ Magnetic Cursor
✅ Spotlight / Flashlight Cursor
✅ Cursor Morphing
✅ Gooey Liquid Cursor
✅ Cursor Trail Effect
✅ Interactive cursor Hover Animations
By the end of this video, you'll know how to build premium cursor interactions commonly seen on award-winning websites and modern SaaS landing pages.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Custom Cursor Problem & Solution
01:30 01. Dot + Ring Cursor
02:40 02. Morphing Dot+Ring
03:25 03. Spotlight Cursor
04:30 04. Magnetic Cursor
05:10 05.Gradient Swirl Cursor
05:57 06.Gooey Mercury Trail Effect
06:59 07.3D vector Raycasting cursor (Craziest one)
07:50 Final Thoughts
08:00 Source Code Link
💻 Source Code & Resources:
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