A rich preview card that appears when you hover over a name, link, or avatar, showing a summary such as a profile or page snippet without clicking through.
Synonyms
- hover card
- preview card
- rich tooltip
Related terms
In plain words
- the profile preview that pops up when you hover a name
- the little info card on hover
Usage example
Hovering over a username pops up a hovercard with their avatar, bio, and follower count.
Don't confuse with…
- tooltipA tooltip shows a short line of plain text; a hovercard shows a formatted preview with images and links.
- popoverA popover usually opens on click and can be interacted with; a hovercard appears on hover as a quick preview.
Categories
- Overlays & containers