Barba.js

Smooth page transitions for WordPress and vanilla JS sites. We use Barba.js with GSAP to create seamless, animated page transitions that make websites feel like native apps.

Overview

Barba.js Technology Overview

Barba.js is a lightweight JavaScript library that creates seamless page transitions on server-rendered websites — WordPress, static sites, or any multi-page web application. By intercepting link clicks and using AJAX to fetch the next page's content, Barba.js replaces the standard browser navigation with smooth animated transitions orchestrated by GSAP or CSS animations.

We've implemented Barba.js with GSAP for the Orobix website (orobix.com) — an Italian AI company — creating scroll-triggered animations and inter-page transitions that elevate the browsing experience significantly beyond standard WordPress navigation.

Challenges

Barba.js Challenges Solved

01

Jarring Page Reloads on Premium Websites

Standard browser navigation causes a full page reload with a white flash that interrupts the experience. Barba.js eliminates this — pages transition smoothly with animations that maintain visual continuity.

02

Animation State Not Persisting Between Pages

Standard page navigation resets all JavaScript state — including active animations, scroll position, and UI state. Barba.js keeps JavaScript running continuously across page changes, allowing persistent elements (navigation, audio players) to remain active.

03

GSAP Timelines Not Cleaning Up Correctly

Complex GSAP animations on multi-page sites can accumulate if not properly cleaned up on page leave. We implement Barba.js lifecycle hooks that properly kill and restart GSAP timelines on every page transition.

Our Features

Key Features

Smooth page transitions

AJAX-based page replacement with animations

GSAP integration

timeline-based enter/leave animations

Lifecycle hooks

beforeLeave, afterLeave, beforeEnter, afterEnter

Custom transition rules

different transitions per route or page type

WordPress compatibility

properly handles WordPress's script loading

Performance

prefetching and caching for fast transitions

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We believe in quality, combining AI-powered insights with web design, development, and eCommerce services to deliver seamless performance, engaging experiences, and scalable solutions that drive sustainable business growth.

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We drive positive change through innovative web design, development, and eCommerce services, creating impactful digital experiences that empower businesses, enhance engagement, and accelerate sustainable growth.

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We are rational together, combining strategic thinking, data-driven decisions, and collaborative innovation to deliver smart, efficient digital solutions that drive meaningful results and sustainable business growth.

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We combine innovation, expertise, and collaboration to deliver tailored solutions that help businesses achieve their goals. Our structured approach ensures quality, transparency, and measurable results at every stage.

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Discover

Understand your business needs, goals, and challenges.

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Plan

Create a customized strategy and project roadmap.

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Design

Develop user-focused and innovative solution concepts.

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Build

Implement and develop the solution using best practices.

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Test

Ensure quality, performance, and reliability through rigorous testing.

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Deploy

Launch the solution smoothly and efficiently. Test, validate, and go live with confidence. Deliver a stable user experience.

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Maintain

Provide ongoing maintenance, optimization, and growth support.

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"Working with Aksharsoft Solutions has been a great experience. Impressive skills, professionalism and a genuine commitment to getting the job done right. They have a remarkable ability to take a complex idea and turn it into a reality. It's rare to find a team that works this quickly and effectively while still making you feel completely in the loop. I can't recommend them highly enough, in fact, I work with Aksharsoft on many continual projects and they always have a solution to my problems. If you're looking for a web development team that treats your project like their own and consistently delivers top-notch results, look no further."

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“Malay is a highly skilled web developer. He has been involved in our platform from the beginning and is part of our success. He works fast and is very clear in his communication. We continue to work with Malay and are very satisfied.”

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“We have worked with many web developers in our time but we have never worked with a web designer who is as efficient, intelligent and able to deliver exactly what we ask for within an incredible time-frame as Malay." "Malay has developed more than one website for us, the main website he developed exceeded our expectations and does more than we ever thought imaginable, if we’ve ever had an issue Malay has been able to resolve it incredibly quick for us, I would recommend Malay to anyone and will continue to do so.”

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Nico Huck

“I started Working with Malay since 2018. He is the most reliable developer I ever met. He is honest and he made a lot of project work really fast. I also worked with him with bigger development team. He has also project management skills as well. He also has a deep understanding in the project workflow and can imagine in business models, thats why I appreciate to work with him close with the clients. Without him, my business were not able to grow such fast.”

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“Malay has a deep knowledge of the computer world and its languages. He is one of those people who has a perfect balance between ability and commitment, managing to design creative and successful customizations. His patience and dedication to his work convert him into an ally of any project. We are pleased to have met him on this journey ...”

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“Akshar Soft Solutions is the team you want to work with – honest, reliable and hard-working. They treat your project like it’s their own and they treat their clients like family. It has been a true pleasure working with Akshar Soft Solutions to scale my business and I look forward to many more prosperous years.”

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FAQs

Common Questions About This Technology

01. Does Barba.js work with WordPress?
Yes — but WordPress's script loading requires specific configuration. We handle script reinitialisation after Barba.js transitions so that WordPress plugins (contact forms, maps, sliders) that initialise on page load continue working after transitions.
02. Can you combine Barba.js with ScrollTrigger animations?
Yes — GSAP ScrollTrigger and Barba.js work together with proper cleanup. We kill all ScrollTrigger instances on page leave and reinitialise them after the new page's content loads. This is a common pattern in our Barba.js implementations.
03. Is Barba.js appropriate for every website?
No — Barba.js is right for websites where premium visual experience is a priority and the budget supports the implementation complexity. For standard business websites, the investment in Barba.js transitions isn't justified by the experience improvement. We recommend it for creative agencies, high-end brand websites, and projects where the browsing experience is central to the brand.
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