Instance

A linked copy of a component that inherits properties from its main component while allowing local overrides. Instances update automatically when the main component changes, maintaining consistency at scale. Override specific properties on instances when variations are needed.

Related terms

Related terms

  • Component

    Design

    A reusable design element that maintains consistency across your project, from simple buttons to complex navigation systems. Components create a single source of truth—update the main component and all instances reflect the change. In Framer, components can have variants, responsive states, and interactive behaviors.

  • Pageview

    Analytics

    A single instance of a page being loaded in a browser, the basic unit of website traffic measurement. Pageviews indicate content popularity and traffic volume but don’t reveal engagement quality. Combine pageview data with other metrics like time on page and bounce rate.

  • Text Style

    Framer

    A saved combination of font, size, weight, spacing, and color settings that can be applied consistently to text elements. Text styles ensure typographic consistency and make global updates efficient—change the style, update all instances. Build a systematic hierarchy with styles for headings, body, captions, and other text types.