Mastodon: freeze GIF avatars
Pauses GIF avatar animations in lists so the timeline is calmer and less distracting overall.
Code to copy
/* Freeze animated GIF avatars in lists and only animate on direct hover */
.account__avatar img,
.status__avatar img,
.notification__display-name + img,
.account__header__avatar img {
animation-play-state: paused !important;
filter: saturate(0.95);
}
.account__avatar:not(:hover) img[src*=".gif"],
.status__avatar:not(:hover) img[src*=".gif"] {
visibility: visible;
image-rendering: optimizeSpeed;
}
.account__avatar img,
.status__avatar img {
background-color: #ddd;
}How to use this example
- Copy the code with the button above.
- Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
- Add a new rule matching that page.
- Paste the code into the rule's CSS panel and save — the effect appears instantly.
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