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title: "11 Best Interactive Websites Compared (2026)"
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# 11 Best Interactive Websites Compared (2026)

## Key Takeaways

- Hi Fly opens with a draggable fleet explorer and uses scroll-based and mouse-based parallax instead of a static hero image.
- Whiteboard states its own awards record as 60+ awards from AIGA, ADDY, Communication Arts and the Webbys.
- Ohzi Interactive runs 3D interactive experiences in the browser, so there is nothing to download.
- IntraHealth International turns its Where We Work page into a clickable map that leads to country pages.
- Cyclemon runs 19 illustrated bike sections with parallax scroll and still reads copyright 2013 in the footer.

**Short answer:** **Hi Fly** is the best interactive website to study, because it is a real commercial airline site rather than an agency showreel and it still runs a draggable fleet explorer in 2026. **Whiteboard** is the most decorated (its site documents 60+ awards from AIGA, ADDY, Communication Arts and the Webbys). **Ohzi Interactive** and **Resn** are the reference points for 3D craft that runs in the browser with nothing to download. **IntraHealth International** is the one to copy for interactive data, **Ocean School** and **i-Spy** for interactive learning, **Eamonn Day Lavelle** for a minimal portfolio, **Creately** for a product site, **Style Novels** for scroll storytelling with sound, and **Cyclemon** as a clean parallax reference that has not changed since 2013.

 

Want to build a site that people actually stay on? The fastest way to learn interactive web design is to open the sites that already do it well and work out what they are doing.

The best interactive websites are not the ones that are merely clickable. They use motion, sound, 3D and data to give a visitor something to do, and they do it without wrecking load time or accessibility.

This article walks through 11 interactive website examples, what each one actually does, and who each is worth copying for. Every site here was opened and checked on 12 August 2026, which matters more than it sounds: roundups in this category are full of sites that quietly went dark or were rebuilt into something else.

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## What Are Interactive Websites?

An interactive website invites the visitor to do something rather than just read. That can mean dragging a 3D model, clicking a map to load a region, playing a short browser game, scrolling through a sequence that animates as you move, or toggling sound on a story.

It is worth separating two words that get mixed up constantly. An **interactive** site changes in response to what the visitor does. A **dynamic** site serves different content to different visitors, usually from a database, and it can be completely static in feel. A WordPress blog is dynamic. A draggable aircraft configurator is interactive. Plenty of sites are both.

The techniques that show up again and again in the examples below are scroll-triggered animation, parallax layers, hover states, WebGL and 3D scenes, interactive maps, and audio toggles.

## How We Picked These Interactive Websites

Every site on this list was opened and checked on **12 August 2026**. For each one we recorded what type of site it is, the main interaction technique it uses, and whether that technique still works today. Where a description no longer matched the live site, we rewrote it rather than leaving the old copy in place.

Three things came out of that check that are worth stating up front:

- **Ohzi Interactive has been rebuilt.** The welcome copy and the glowing cube that earlier versions of this article described are gone. The current site leads with a different line and a different structure, so that section has been rewritten from the live page.- **Cyclemon has not been touched since 2013.** Its own footer still reads copyright 2013. It is still a clean parallax reference, but it is a period piece, not a current build.- **Style Novels does not load over HTTPS.** The secure version of the address fails to connect, so the link below is plain HTTP and your browser will flag it as not secure.

On awards, we only counted what a site documents itself. Whiteboard publishes its own awards record, so it is the one entry described that way. We did not attach award claims to the others, because we could not verify them from a primary source in this pass.

One note on the numbering below: it is a tour of all eleven, not a quality ranking. The short answer at the top of this page is the ranking.

## Interactive Websites at a Glance

| Website | Type of site | Main interaction technique | Best for | Status (12 Aug 2026) |
| ------- | ------------ | -------------------------- | -------- | -------------------- |
| Hi Fly | Airline (wet lease) | Draggable fleet explorer, scroll and mouse parallax | A real commercial site to model | Live, actively maintained |
| i-Spy | Browser game for TVNZ Heihei | Point-and-click hidden object game | Interactive learning for kids | Live, JavaScript app |
| Eamonn Day Lavelle | Designer portfolio | Fade transitions, project drill-down | A minimal portfolio | Live |
| Creately | SaaS product site | Product motion and embedded demos | A product site that shows the tool | Live, now AI-powered |
| Cyclemon | Illustration project and shop | Parallax scroll across 19 illustrated sections | A clean parallax reference | Live, unchanged since 2013 |
| Ohzi Interactive | 3D studio portfolio | WebGL and 3D scenes in-browser | 3D craft with nothing to download | Live, rebuilt since 2024 |
| IntraHealth International | Non-profit | Clickable world map into country pages | Making data explorable | Live |
| Whiteboard | Creative agency | Hover and scroll animation, case study layouts | An award-documented agency site | Live, 60+ awards claimed |
| Style Novels | Furniture brand (Silik) | Scroll chapters with an audio toggle | Scroll storytelling with sound | Live, HTTP only, no HTTPS |
| Resn | Digital agency | 3D and WebGL interaction | Experimental interaction design | Live, built 21 Jul 2026 |
| Ocean School | Education (NFB Canada) | Scroll animation, 3D marine scenes, video | Free interactive learning, grades 5 to 12 | Live |
All eleven sites opened and checked directly on 12 August 2026. Status reflects what loaded on that date.

## Best Interactive Website Examples

### 1. Hi Fly

![Hi Fly airline homepage showing its interactive aircraft fleet explorer](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hi-Fly.png)Hi Fly opens on a draggable fleet explorer rather than a static hero image.

Hi Fly is a wet lease and charter specialist airline, which is to say it leases aircraft and crew to other airlines that need extra capacity. That is a deeply unglamorous business, and the site is the most interesting thing on this list precisely because of it.

The homepage opens with a drag prompt and an invitation to explore the fleet. Instead of a specification table, you move through aircraft models directly, with scroll-based and mouse-based parallax carrying you between sections.

This is the example to show a client who thinks interactive design is only for agencies and game studios. It is a working commercial site doing a real job.

**Best for a real commercial site to model:** Hi Fly.

### 2. i-Spy

![i-Spy browser game built for Television New Zealand Heihei](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/i-Spy.png)i-Spy is a hidden object game that runs entirely in the browser, with no download.

i-Spy is a browser game made for Heihei, Television New Zealand's free platform for kids. Players search illustrated scenes for objects using clues, with colourful artwork and background music doing the atmospheric work.

It is worth noting where it lives: the address sits on resn.co, the same studio behind entry 10 on this list. If you like what i-Spy does, Resn is the portfolio to go and read.

The lesson here is that a game does not need an app store. This one loads in a tab.

**Best for interactive learning aimed at kids:** i-Spy.

### 3. Eamonn Day Lavelle

![Eamonn Day Lavelle portfolio homepage with minimal layout and fade transitions](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Eamonn-Day-Lavelle.png)A minimal portfolio that uses restraint, not effects, to hold attention.

Eamonn Day Lavelle is a digital product designer based in Galway City who works remotely as a senior product designer for Stora. His portfolio is the quietest site on this list and one of the most instructive.

There is no 3D scene and no soundtrack. The interaction is a fade-in transition, a confident colour palette, and a View Projects route that drops you into individual case studies laid out simply.

If your brief is a personal site or a small studio site, this is the realistic target. It is achievable, it loads fast, and it does not depend on a WebGL budget.

**Best for a minimal portfolio:** Eamonn Day Lavelle.

### 4. Creately

![Creately homepage showing its visual collaboration and diagramming platform](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Creately.png)Creately demonstrates the product on the page rather than describing it.

Creately is a visual collaboration and diagramming platform. Its own description now leads with AI: flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, genograms, whiteboards and workflows, all built in the browser.

The site earns its place by doing the thing every SaaS marketing page claims to do and few actually manage. Rather than describing the canvas, it shows it, using product motion and embedded demos so you understand the tool before you sign up.

Note that this entry has moved since older roundups described it. The platform is now positioned as AI-powered, and the feature list has shifted with it.

**Best for a product site that demonstrates the product:** Creately.

***Also Read:** [Web Design Trends 2026 (and How to Build Every One in Gutenberg)](https://nexterwp.com/blog/web-design-trends/) covers the patterns behind most of the sites on this page.*

### 5. Cyclemon

![Cyclemon parallax scrolling site showing illustrated bicycle designs](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cyclemon.png)Cyclemon scrolls through 19 illustrated bike sections. Its footer still reads copyright 2013.

Cyclemon is an illustration project by two French designers, pairing bike drawings with a parallax scroll that moves the background as you travel down the page. There is a small shop attached.

Be clear about what it is before you show it to a client. The page runs 19 illustrated sections, one per bike, and the copyright line in the footer still reads 2013. Nothing has changed here in over a decade.

That is not a reason to skip it. It is one of the cleanest demonstrations of pure parallax you can still open, precisely because it predates the era of heavy scroll libraries.

**Best for a clean parallax reference:** Cyclemon.

### 6. Ohzi Interactive

![Ohzi Interactive studio site showing 3D interactive web experiences](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ohzi-Interactive.png)Ohzi Interactive has been rebuilt since this screenshot. The current site leads with a new structure.

Ohzi Interactive is a studio of designers and developers who build 3D interactive experiences for the web. Its current site opens on the line We make brands worth exploring, then walks you through who we are, how we do it, and the work.

The studio names HTC and the World Bank among its clients, alongside campaign and event work for entertainment audiences. The technical argument it makes on its own homepage is the interesting part: everything runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download and nowhere to lose people.

That sentence is the whole case for interactive web design over an app, and it is worth borrowing when you are selling the idea internally.

**Best for 3D craft with nothing to download:** Ohzi Interactive.

### 7. IntraHealth International

![IntraHealth International Where We Work page with an interactive world map](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IntraHealth-International.png)The Where We Work page turns a list of countries into a clickable map.

IntraHealth International is a global health non-profit that has worked in over 100 countries since 1979. The standout element is on its Where We Work page: an interactive map that lets you pick a country rather than scroll a list.

Click a location and you land on a page describing that country's health challenges and the organisation's work there. It is a small idea executed well, and it turns a directory into something a visitor will actually explore.

If you have geographic data of any kind, from office locations to case studies, this is the pattern to copy.

**Best for making data explorable:** IntraHealth International.

### 8. Whiteboard

![Whiteboard creative agency homepage using hover and scroll animation](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Whiteboard.png)Whiteboard is the one site here with a publicly documented awards record.

Whiteboard describes itself as a creative agency for purposeful ventures, with work for TED, New Story, Offcourt and Arclin in its portfolio.

If you came here looking for award-winning interactive websites, this is the entry with receipts. The site states its own record directly: 60+ awards, from AIGA, ADDY, Communication Arts and the Webbys among others. That is a self-published claim, but it is a primary one, which is more than most roundups can say.

The interaction itself is restrained: hover animation, on-scroll reveals, parallax, and a case study layout that lets illustration carry the weight.

**Best for an award-documented agency site:** Whiteboard.

***Also Read:** [20+ Proven Tips to Speed Up WordPress Websites](https://nexterwp.com/blog/tips-to-speed-up-wordpress-websites/) matters here, because heavy interaction is the fastest way to lose the performance you just gained.*

### 9. Style Novels

![Style Novels scroll storytelling site for the furniture brand Silik](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Style-Novels.png)Style Novels tells a furniture history in scroll chapters, with an audio toggle in the corner.

Style Novels is a storytelling site for the Italian furniture house Silik, framed as a history of furniture told in chapters with names like the colors of the lake, a small secret garden, and the journey of the eyes.

What makes it unusual on this list is sound. There is a volume toggle built into the interface, so the audio is opt-in rather than forced, which is the correct way to do it.

One warning before you click. The secure version of this address does not connect, so the site is available over plain HTTP only and your browser will mark it as not secure. It is fine to look at for inspiration, but it is also a reminder that an unmaintained certificate quietly undoes a beautiful build.

**Best for scroll storytelling with sound:** Style Novels.

### 10. Resn

![Resn creative digital agency homepage with 3D interaction](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Resn.png)Resn is a JavaScript application rather than a page. Its current build is dated 21 July 2026.

Resn is a creative studio that describes itself as bringing brand, content and digital experiences to life with global brands and emerging innovators. It is also the studio behind i-Spy at number two.

The site is built as a JavaScript application rather than a set of pages, and the build stamp on its current assets is dated 21 July 2026, so it is being actively maintained. Expect 3D interaction, a restrained black and white palette, and a project browser that rewards clicking around.

This is the portfolio to send someone who thinks interaction design peaked with the scroll effect.

**Best for experimental interaction design:** Resn.

### 11. Ocean School

![Ocean School interactive ocean education site by the National Film Board of Canada](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ocean-School.png)Ocean School is a free ocean education resource for grades 5 to 12, built by the NFB.

Ocean School is a free environmental education resource from the National Film Board of Canada, aimed at students in grades 5 to 12 and designed for use both in the classroom and at home.

It uses hover effects, parallax, on-scroll animation and 3D marine scenes to teach, rather than to decorate. The blue and white palette and linear navigation keep a large resource library navigable, which is the hard part of an educational build.

If you are building anything instructional, this is the benchmark for interaction that serves the lesson instead of competing with it.

**Best for free interactive learning:** Ocean School.

***Also Read:** [Top 19 Scroll Image Sequence Animation Inspirations](https://nexterwp.com/blog/top-scroll-image-sequence-animation-inspirations-with-gifs/) breaks down the scroll technique several of these sites rely on.*

## How to Build an Interactive Website in WordPress

Most of the sites above are custom builds. You do not need a custom build to get most of the effect.

If you are working in the default WordPress block editor, [Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/) covers the interaction techniques on this page directly. Its library of 90+ Gutenberg blocks includes parallax and canvas backgrounds, scroll navigation, scroll sequence, a scroll progress bar, Lottie animations, hotspots, a before and after slider, a custom mouse cursor, hover cards, a timeline and a Spline 3D viewer.

![Nexter Blocks library showing the full set of 90+ WordPress Gutenberg blocks](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-46.png)The Nexter Blocks library groups its interaction blocks under animations and creative elements.

Be aware of the split before you plan around it. Nexter Blocks is free on WordPress.org and a large part of the library is free, but some items are marked Pro on the block listing, the header builder among them. Full theme building, including headers and footers across the whole site, sits in [Nexter Extension](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-extension/), which is a separate plugin. Check the [pricing page](https://nexterwp.com/pricing/) for the current tiers rather than assuming a feature is included.

Two practical cautions, both of which the sites above respect. Keep audio opt-in, the way Style Novels does with its volume toggle. And honour the reduced motion setting, so visitors who get motion sick are not forced through a parallax journey.

## Wrapping Up

Interaction is worth adding when it does a job. Hi Fly uses it to make a fleet comprehensible. IntraHealth uses it to make a hundred countries browsable. Ocean School uses it to teach. The sites that hold up are the ones where you can name what the interaction is for.

The ones that age worst are the ones built purely to impress, which is why a 2013 illustration project and a site without a working certificate both still turn up on lists like this one. Take the technique, check the source, and build something that still works in three years.

## Suggested Reading

- [Web Design Trends 2026 (and How to Build Every One in Gutenberg)](https://nexterwp.com/blog/web-design-trends/)- [How to Add Scroll Animation in WordPress (3 Methods)](https://nexterwp.com/blog/how-to-add-scroll-animation-in-wordpress-site/)- [5 Best LottieFiles Plugins for WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-lottiefiles-plugins-for-wordpress/)- [Best WordPress Accessibility Plugins (EAA Compliance Guide)](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-wordpress-accessibility-plugins/)- [How to Create a Landing Page in WordPress (With and Without a Plugin)](https://nexterwp.com/blog/how-to-create-a-landing-page-in-wordpress/)

## FAQs on Best Interactive Websites

### Can Interactive Websites be SEO-friendly?
Yes, interactive websites designed using best practices can be highly SEO-friendly. This includes ensuring faster loading times, mobile responsiveness, accessible content and use of HTML and CSS.
### What is the difference between dynamic and interactive websites?
An interactive website uses various visual and design elements to create an overall engaging experience for the visitors. On the other hand, a dynamic website displays different, customized content for different users.
### Do interactive elements slow down a site?
Poor coding and inefficient use of web design elements can slow down a site. However, this can be improved with solid coding, good hosting, and efficient use of interactive elements.
### Can I convert my current website to an interactive one?
Yes, you can easily convert your current website into an interactive one by using the right tools to add animations, effects, and visually appealing elements.
### What tools do developers use to create interactive websites?
Developers use various tools, from coding to website builders, to create interactive websites. This includes using HTML, JavaScript, or CSS for coding or using website builders like Wix, Elementor or Webflow to create engaging and fast-loading websites.
### How can I ensure my interactive website is user-friendly?
To ensure your interactive website is user-friendly, focus on making the content accessible, using mobile-responsive design, providing fast loading speed, and easy navigation for a smooth experience.
### Can Interactive websites help with lead generation?
An interactive website for your business can help boost your website traffic, improve engagement, and enhance user experience, encouraging visitors to connect with your business and ultimately boosting lead generation efforts.

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