Let’s dive in.
What are Divi 5 Interactions?
Divi 5 Interactions is a powerful, code-free system that lets you create dynamic, user-driven experiences. By defining triggers, effects, and goals, you can build animations and behaviors that make your website feel alive. For scroll-based effects, interactions go beyond traditional animation by enabling precise control over when and how elements change as users navigate the page.
Main components
Divi 5 interactions consist of three main components:
1.Trigger
These are the events that initiate an interaction. For scroll-based effects, the Viewport Enter and Viewport Exit Triggers are critical because they switch an event when an element comes into view. Other triggers include: Click, Enter mouse, Mouse ExitAnd Loadingwhich provides flexibility for different user interactions.
2. Effect
Once a trigger is activated, the effects determine what happens. Options include Enable visibility, Show or Hide element, Switch, Addor Delete preset, Switch, Addor Remove attribute, Switch, Addor Delete cookie, Scroll to ElementAnd Mirror mouse gesture.
3. Purpose
These are the elements that are affected by the interaction. This can be any module, row, column, or section in your Divi layout, giving you precise control over what gets animated and when.
How it works
Interactions are seamlessly integrated into the Visual Builder. To use them, select an element, navigate to the Advanced tab and find the Interactions settings. From there, click + Add interaction to open the Interaction editor, where you can configure the trigger, effect or target. With the real-time preview in the Visual Builder, you can instantly refine your animations so that the desired effect matches your vision.
Why use interactions for scrolling effects?
Divi 5 interactions turn passive scrolling into an engaging journey. By revealing or transforming elements based on the visitor’s position, you can highlight key content, direct the user’s focus, and improve the storytelling experience. These effects increase retention, reduce bounce rates, and create memorable experiences without the need for custom code. They’re ideal for landing pages, portfolios, or e-commerce sites where dynamic images drive conversions.
Difference between Divi’s sticking options, scrolling effects and interactions
Divi 5 offers three powerful tools for dynamic layouts: Sticky Options, Scroll Effects and Interactions. Each serves a unique purpose, but they can work together to create engaging, scroll-driven experiences.
Sticky options
These elements, such as headers or CTAs, stay in place as you scroll. For example, a navigation bar can remain stuck at the top for easy access. Sticky options prioritize continued visibility, and the styles can also change once the sticky position is enabled.
Scroll effects
Divi’s Scroll Effects add out-of-the-box animations, such as fading, scaling, or rotating elements, as users scroll. These are applied directly to a module’s settings and are activated based on the element’s position in the Viewport. For example, an image can fade or scale up as it comes into view, but scroll effects are limited to predefined animations and lack the flexibility to target other elements or switch complex styles.
Interactions
Interactions take the scroll-based dynamics even further by allowing you to define custom triggers (for example, opening the Viewport), effects (for example, switching a style preset or revealing an element), and targets (each module, row, or section). For example, scrolling to a section might activate a button to change the color and scale, while elsewhere revealing a hidden text module. Unlike scroll effects, interactions provide precise control over multiple elements and complex behavior without coding.
Real world applications
Divi 5 Interactions excel in scenarios that require attention and seamless story flow. For example, you can change the background color or scale of a row as users scroll to emphasize a call to action.
Popups can appear mid-scroll to highlight promotions, or content sections can toggle visibility on and off to reveal information gradually, creating a seamless storytelling experience. These effects are ideal for landing pages, portfolios, or e-commerce sites where directing the user’s focus is critical.
Step-by-step guide to creating scroll-based interactive layouts
Divi 5 makes scroll-based animations incredibly easy. With just a few clicks, you can make any element appear exactly when the user scrolls to it, without the need for custom code. Let’s go over the basics with a practical example: a testimonial section where each testimonial fades and slides in as the user scrolls down the page.
Step 1: Access the interaction editor
Open an existing page or create a new one in the Visual Builder. Click on the section Settings icon to select the element that triggers the interaction. We will set a show element interaction on the section before the element we want to reveal.
Navigate to the Advanced tab and expand it Interactions menu. To create a new interaction, click the + Add interaction knob.
Step 2: Configure a simple reveal on scroll
When the Interactions modal appears, enter the following information in the fields:
- Admin label: Reveal section
- Trigger event: Viewport Enter
- Effect action: Show element
- Target module: Row (Show Row)
Remark: It’s a good idea to add a name via the Admin Label field so you can easily identify the section you’re targeting. - Delay: 1000ms
Enable the interaction by clicking To rescue knob.
Step 3: Hide the section from view
The next step is to hide the section you want to reveal while scrolling. Click in the row you see while scrolling.
Click on the Advanced tab, scroll down to the Visibility tab and expand it. Hide the Row at all three breakpoints.
Step 4: Preview the interaction
To preview your interaction, click the Example button in the top right corner of Visual Builder.
A new tab will open where you can view the interaction and make changes if necessary.
Bonus example: Highlight a section with dynamic presets when scrolling
If you’re looking for another little example that goes beyond just revealing content, try this quick section highlight effect. This uses the Add preset effect to dynamically change the style of a section as it enters the Viewport, creating a subtle effect that draws attention without overwhelming the layout.
Choose the section or row above your target row. Go to Advanced > Interactions > + Add interaction.
Apply the following settings to the interaction modal:
- Admin label: Highlight Section Enter
- Trigger event: Viewport Enter
- Effect action: Add preset
- Target module: Select your target section
- Delay: 1 second
- Preset: (Select a preset for the section)
To rescue and enable.
Preview the layout again to see the new interaction in action.
As you can see, Divi 5 makes it super easy to create scrolling effects using Interactions. Although these examples are simple, they will give you a better idea of the types of interactions you can create in just a few minutes.
Try interactions in Divi 5 today!
Divi 5 interactions unlock endless creative possibilities, allowing you to build layouts that captivate and engage users without using custom code. By using triggers such as Viewport Enter, Show elementAnd Add presetyou can turn static pages into dynamic, story-driven experiences. Whether you’re building hero sections that pop or full pages designed to captivate, Divi 5 Interactions makes it accessible and fun.
Dive into the latest Divi 5 Public Beta, experiment with interactions, and let us know what you think in the comments.
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