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# Animated icons have become a game-changer for web and mobile projects, bringing life and interactivity to digital designs. As a designer constantly on the lookout for resources to make my projects pop

**[UX/UI](https://daily.dev/sources/uxui)** · [@deepakmehta](https://daily.dev/deepakmehta) · 165 upvotes · 6 comments

## Summary

Animated icons are essential for adding life and interactivity to digital designs. Discover 10 top resources offering free and interactive icons for various project needs, whether you seek simple animations or extensive customization options. Learn about the key features and standout attributes of each library, and find guidance on choosing the right icons based on your project requirements.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@dinospapav** · 2 upvotes

> Really useful! Nice collection of paradigms and instances. Each one with its own unique attribute.

**@kiduspaulos** · 0 upvotes

> Nice @deepakmehta

**@kiduspaulos** · 0 upvotes

> Do you such have collections of free animated SVG backgrounds, like the ones used in hero sections, not icons?

**@yusufodukoya** · 0 upvotes

> What's svgrepo doing on this list?

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