Making Drag-and-Drop Feel Native with Pointer Events

Native drag-and-drop in HTML has always felt... off. From ghost images to inconsistent behaviors across browsers, developers have long sought better solutions — and in 2025, the shift toward pointer events is making custom drag-and-drop experiences feel truly native.

Apr 29, 2025 - 13:07
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Making Drag-and-Drop Feel Native with Pointer Events

Native drag-and-drop in HTML has always felt... off. From ghost images to inconsistent behaviors across browsers, developers have long sought better solutions — and in 2025, the shift toward pointer events is making custom drag-and-drop experiences feel truly native.