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title: "ASCII Cursor — Framer component · Best of Framer"
description: "$5.00 · Framer component · by madebyli@m · Cursors. Make every cursor movement feel alive ASCII Cursor Trail is a playful interactive cursor effect for Framer, designed to turn simple mouse…"
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# ASCII Cursor

ASCII cursor efftect

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## Summary

Make every cursor movement feel alive ASCII Cursor Trail is a playful interactive cursor effect for Framer, designed to turn simple mouse movement into a dynamic trail of blocks,…

## Description

### **Make every cursor movement feel alive**

**ASCII Cursor Trail** is a playful interactive cursor effect for Framer, designed to turn simple mouse movement into a dynamic trail of blocks, symbols, and glitch-inspired motion.

It brings a retro digital feeling to your website without overwhelming the layout — perfect for creative portfolios, studio websites, experimental landing pages, product showcases, and visual-first brands.

### **Why it works**

Most websites feel static. This component adds a small but memorable layer of interaction that makes visitors want to move, explore, and stay longer.

The effect creates a distinctive visual signature: bold ASCII characters, scattered pixel-like blocks, and a responsive trail that follows the user’s cursor with a raw, creative-tech aesthetic.

### **Best for**

-   Creative portfolios
    
-   Design studios
    
-   Developer websites
    
-   Experimental landing pages
    
-   Digital art projects
    
-   SaaS/product hero sections
    
-   Retro, glitch, code, or editorial-style websites
    

### **What makes it special**

-   ASCII-inspired cursor trail
    
-   Glitchy block-based motion
    
-   Retro computer interface aesthetic
    
-   Eye-catching hover and movement interaction
    
-   Adds personality without changing your core layout
    
-   Great for hero sections, full-page experiences, and creative websites
    
-   Easy to drop into your Framer project
    

### **Customization ideas**

Use it subtly as a background interaction, or make it a bold visual centerpiece. Match the effect with your brand by adjusting the color, density, size, motion speed, symbol style, and overall intensity.

### **Perfect for creators who want their website to feel different**

This component is made for designers, developers, studios, and makers who want more than a clean layout. It helps your Framer site feel more expressive, more interactive, and more memorable from the first movement.

## Rank history [How rankings work →](/terms#rankings)

-   All · #3025

## Details

- **Author**: madebyli@m
- **Price**: $5.00
- **Published**: 2026-06-17
- **Updated**: 2026-06-23
- **Added**: 2026-06-17
- **Categories**: Cursors

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