11 Websites With Strange Animations

These unusual websites use bizarre animations to surprise, entertain, and sometimes confuse visitors.

  • Chris Graciano
  • 3 min read
11 Websites With Strange Animations
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The internet is full of creativity. Some of it leans toward the downright weird. These sites take animation to unexpected places. Whether you find them funny or odd, they’re not your everyday browsing experience.

1. 1. Pointer Pointer

Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

This delightfully pointless site does exactly what its name promises: it finds random photos of people pointing directly at your cursor. Every move brings up a new image in perfect alignment, as if the internet itself were following your every move. It’s oddly satisfying and slightly eerie how perfectly it works.

2. 2. Falling Falling

Zan Lazarevic on Unsplash

Zan Lazarevic on Unsplash

A shower of colorful rectangles continuously tumbles down your screen in an endless loop. The hypnotic motion and ever-changing colors make it impossible to look away. It’s like digital rain for anyone who just wants to zone out for a few minutes.

3. 3. Zoom Quilt

Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

This mesmerizing site takes you on an infinite visual journey through dreamlike artwork. Each scene seamlessly zooms into the next, creating an endless loop of surreal landscapes. It’s part art, part optical illusion, and completely addictive.

4. 4. Patatap

Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels

Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels

Turn your keyboard into a beat-making machine with Patatap, a site that pairs sounds with animated bursts of color. Each key press triggers a new combination of visuals and tones. It’s simple, spontaneous fun that turns boredom into creative play.

5. 5. Staggering Beauty

Anna Tarazevich on Pexels

Anna Tarazevich on Pexels

At first, you’re greeted by a small, wiggling worm on a blank background. However, give your mouse a good shake, and the screen explodes into flashing colors and chaotic energy. It’s bizarre, funny, and just the right amount of unhinged.

6. 6. Koalas to the Max

Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels

Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels

What begins as a single circle quickly turns into hundreds of smaller ones as you hover over it. Keep going, and a hidden image slowly emerges from the chaos. It’s a strangely satisfying blend of mystery, motion, and discovery.

7. 7. Endless Horse

Christin Hume on Unsplash

Christin Hume on Unsplash

A minimalist joke turned viral classic, Endless Horse is exactly what it sounds like: a horse whose legs stretch downward forever. Scroll as far as you can, and the legs just keep going. It’s absurdly simple and unexpectedly hilarious.

8. 8. Cat Bounce

Jud Mackrill on Unsplash

Jud Mackrill on Unsplash

This site delivers pure internet joy: a bunch of animated cats bouncing endlessly across the screen. You can click, drag, and launch them like tiny furry trampolines. It’s pointless, adorable, and guaranteed to make you smile.

9. 9. Eel Slap

Mattia Spotti on Unsplash

Mattia Spotti on Unsplash

Yes, this is a real website. Move your cursor, and you can repeatedly slap a man’s face with a looping animation of an eel. It’s one of those internet oddities that makes zero sense but somehow feels deeply cathartic.

10. 10. Pointer Pointer 2 (OpNiYMi)

Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels

Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels

A strange spin-off of the original, this version adds abstract visuals and surreal twists to the concept. The gestures go beyond simple pointing, morphing into unusual and unexpected poses. It’s the perfect sequel for fans of digital weirdness.

11. 11. Hacker Typer

Anthony Riera on Unsplash

Anthony Riera on Unsplash

Ever wanted to look like a movie hacker? Hacker Typer lets you type random gibberish while generating realistic “code” across your screen. It’s completely fake, but looks authentic enough to make you feel like you’re breaking into the mainframe.

Written by: Chris Graciano

Chris has always had a vivid imagination, turning childhood daydreams into short stories and later, scripts for films. His passion for storytelling eventually led him to content writing, where he’s spent over four years blending creativity with a practical approach. Outside of work, Chris enjoys rewatching favorites like How I Met Your Mother and The Office, and you’ll often find him in the kitchen cooking or perfecting his coffee brew.

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