I'm encountering a browser-specific issue with a React infinite scroll animation component. The animation works perfectly in Chrome on MacBook, but breaks specifically in Safari:
✅ Chrome on MacBook: Works perfectly
❌ Safari on MacBook: Animation and layout issues
Technical Details
Environment
Browser: Safari: Version 18.1.1 (20619.2.8.11.12)
MacBook 13-inch display
React 18
GSAP for animations
TailwindCSS for styling
Next.js/TypeScript project
Implementation
const MovingGrid: React.FC = () => {
useEffect(() => {
const initAnimation = () => {
const container = containerRef.current;
if (container) {
gsap.to(container, {
x: `-${firstSet.clientWidth}`,
duration: 30,
ease: "none",
repeat: -1,
onRepeat: () => {
gsap.set(container, { x: 0 });
}
});
}
};
}, []);
return (
<div className="hidden lg:block overflow-hidden w-full relative">
<div ref={containerRef} className="flex absolute -bottom-[100px]">
{/* Grid content */}
</div>
</div>
);
};
Safari-Specific Behavior
Images overflow the container in Safari only
Layout gets disrupted when animation resets
Same code works perfectly in Chrome on the same machine
Cross-Browser Testing Results
Safari on MacBook: Issues with animation and layout
Chrome on MacBook: Works as expected
Firefox on MacBook: Works as expected
Safari on iOS: Needs testing
Chrome on Windows: Works as expected
Attempted Solutions
Safari-specific CSS fixes:
/* Attempted Safari-specific fixes */
@supports (-webkit-hyphens:none) {
.moving-grid {
transform: translateZ(0);
-webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
backface-visibility: hidden;
-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
}
Modified GSAP configuration for Safari:
gsap.config({
force3D: true
});
Tried various CSS transform and positioning approaches:
className="transform will-change-transform"
style={{ WebkitTransform: 'translate3d(0,0,0)' }}
Questions
Are there known Safari-specific issues with GSAP animations that require special handling?
Does Safari handle infinite scroll animations differently from Chrome in terms of performance or rendering?
Are there recommended Safari-specific optimizations for smooth animations?
Should we implement a different animation approach specifically for Safari users?
Investigation Notes
Performance metrics show no significant issues
Animation frame rate is consistent
Layout calculations appear correct before animation starts
Impact
This issue affects a crucial part of our property showcase website, specifically impacting Safari users on MacBook devices. Given Safari's significant user base on MacBooks, this needs to be resolved for a consistent cross-browser experience.
Additional Context
The animation is part of a larger property showcase feature
Performance is crucial for user experience
Need to maintain visual consistency across browsers
Reproduction Steps
Open website Safari on MacBook [pinkdoorbnb .com]
Observe the infinite scroll animation
Compare with Chrome on the same device
Note the differences in animation behaviour and layout
I would greatly appreciate any insights into Safari-specific animation handling or alternative approaches that work consistently across browsers.
Here is sample
Google Chrome ⬇
Safari ⬇