A pattern where more content loads automatically as you reach the bottom of a list, so the page seems to never end.
Synonyms
- endless scroll
- continuous scroll
- lazy loading feed
Related terms
- pagination
- load more
- scroll
- feed
In plain words
- the feed that keeps loading as you scroll
- when the page never runs out of content
Usage example
The photo feed used infinite scroll, quietly loading the next batch each time you neared the bottom.
Don't confuse with…
- load moreInfinite scroll loads content automatically; a load-more button waits for you to tap it before fetching the next set.
Categories
- Navigation