A lightweight JavaScript widget that hides headers on scroll down and reveals them on scroll up.
Headroom.js is a lightweight JavaScript widget that reacts to user scroll events by hiding headers when scrolling down and revealing them when scrolling up. It solves the problem of fixed headers occupying valuable screen space by making them disappear during content consumption and reappear when needed for navigation.
Frontend developers and web designers building websites or web applications who want to implement scroll-aware header behavior without heavy dependencies.
Developers choose Headroom.js for its zero-dependency architecture, simplicity, and performance—it provides a polished scroll interaction with minimal setup and no framework requirements.
Give your pages some headroom. Hide your header until you need it
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Works standalone without requiring other libraries, reducing bundle size and avoiding dependency conflicts, as emphasized in the README.
Minimal code footprint with optimized scroll handling, ensuring smooth animations without performance jank, per the GitHub description.
Simple JavaScript initialization and clear CSS setup, demonstrated in the quick start example with just a few lines of code.
Transitions and effects are controlled via CSS classes, allowing full control over animation timing and styling, as shown in the provided CSS snippet.
No default styles provided; developers must write custom CSS for transitions and visual effects, adding to setup time and complexity.
Limited to hiding and showing elements on vertical scroll; lacks advanced features like horizontal scroll support or threshold adjustments.
Complete documentation is hosted on a separate website, which can be less convenient and accessible than in-repo markdown files.