# Ripple Circles

> The RippleCircles component delivers a smooth and modern ripple-style loading animation using five concentric circles that expand and fade in a staggered sequence. Each circle features subtle gradients, semi-transparent borders, and a gentle backdrop blur, creating a calm, water-like ripple effect that blends seamlessly with both light and dark themes. Its elegant, minimalist design makes it ideal for loading screens, splash pages, or background indicators, offering a visually appealing and soothing way to indicate progress or waiting states without overwhelming the user interface.

- Author: [Ruixen UI](https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui)
- Library: [Ruixen UI](https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui/library/ruixen-ui)
- License: unknown
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui/components/ripple-circles

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/ruixen.ui/ripple-circles?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt