How to Add an Override in Framer

Jan 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Overrides in Framer provide a powerful way to add interactivity and dynamic behavior to your designs. By integrating React into your Framer stack, you can override existing elements to expand Framer’s capabilities.


Overrides act as Higher-Order Components (HOCs), allowing you to modify component behavior dynamically. This guide will walk you through the process of adding an override in Framer, giving your designs an extra layer of functionality.

Understanding Overrides in Framer

Before diving into the steps, let’s clarify what overrides are and why they matter.

Overrides are custom code written in React that allow you to manipulate properties of elements. They enable interactions like animations, effects, and dynamic content updates, making your designs more interactive .

Creating an Override in Framer

  • Navigate to the asset panel
  • Create a New Code File: Click the “+” icon at the bottom of the asset panel and select “New Code File.” Name your file something descriptive, like withRotateOnHover.tsx, to keep your project organized.

Writing your first override

In your new code file, you’ll define the override function. For this example, we’ll create a hover effect that rotates any element 360 degrees when the user hovers over it.

import type { ComponentType } from "react"

export function withRotateOnHover(Component): ComponentType {
    return (props) => {
        return (
            <Component
                {...props}
                whileHover={{ rotate: 360 }}
                transition={{ duration: 1 }}
            />
        )
    }
}

This simple code snippet uses Framer Motion’s whileHover property to apply a 360-degree rotation to the element on hover.

Applying the override to a Framer Component

Now that you’ve written your override, it’s time to connect it to an element or a Framer Component in your design.

  • Select a Component: Click on the component you want to apply the override to, such as a button.
  • Assign the Override: In the right-hand properties panel, locate the “Override” section. Click the dropdown, and select the override function you just created (e.g., RotateOnHover).
  • Test Your Override: Preview your project, and hover over the button to see it rotate dynamically.

Using Pre-Made Framer Overrides

Multiple online libraries provide free pre-made overrides that you can copy and paste directly into your project (including those available on our site). These libraries offer ready-to-use solutions. If the code doesn’t work as expected, you might need to format it using a JavaScript beautifier to fix indentation errors.

Tips for working with overrides

  • Keep Overrides Modular: Write overrides as small, single-purpose functions to ensure clarity and reusability.
  • Use Descriptive Names: Name your overrides based on their functionality to maintain project organization.
  • Test Interactivity: Regularly preview your project to ensure overrides behave as expected in different scenarios.

Troubleshooting common issues

  • Override Not Applying: Double-check that the override is properly assigned in the properties panel.
  • React Errors: Use the built-in console in Framer to debug errors in your code.
  • Unexpected Behavior: Ensure that multiple overrides on the same component don’t conflict. Combine them into a single override if needed.

Wrapping up

Overrides in Framer open up a wide range of opportunities for adding interactivity and custom behavior to your designs. By learning how to create, apply, and troubleshoot overrides, you can significantly enhance your projects and craft engaging user experiences.

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