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Progress Bar Block ​

A horizontal progress indicator that visualizes completion percentages with customizable styling and text labels.

Business Impact ​

Progress bars create psychological momentum and help communicate progress toward goals, making them effective for:

  • Subscription Progress: Show membership tier advancement
  • Skill Demonstrations: Display expertise levels or certifications
  • Campaign Goals: Visualize fundraising or sales targets
  • Process Steps: Indicate completion status of multi-step processes

Key Features ​

  • Percentage Control: Set any value from 0-100%
  • Custom Text: Add descriptive labels for context
  • Color Options: Use accent colors or custom brand colors
  • Responsive Design: Maintains proportions across all devices
  • Accessibility: Proper ARIA labeling for screen readers

Settings Overview ​

Content Settings ​

  • Percentage: Set the progress value (0-100%)
  • Text: Add descriptive label text
  • Bar Color: Choose accent or custom color
  • Custom Bar Color: Set specific color when using custom option

Layout Settings ​

  • Padding: Control spacing around the block
  • Visibility: Hide on mobile or desktop when needed
  • Advanced Settings: Add custom CSS classes and IDs

Best Practices ​

Content Strategy ​

  • Use authentic, achievable percentages
  • Keep text labels clear and motivating
  • Update progress regularly to maintain credibility
  • Consider the psychological impact of your chosen percentage

Visual Design ​

  • Choose colors that align with your brand
  • Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility
  • Use consistent styling across similar progress indicators
  • Consider the context where the bar appears

Performance Considerations ​

  • Progress bars load efficiently with minimal impact
  • Animation is smooth and non-blocking
  • Responsive design maintains performance across devices

Common Use Cases ​

  1. Membership Tiers: Show progress toward next tier benefits
  2. Skill Levels: Display expertise or certification progress
  3. Goal Tracking: Visualize fundraising or campaign progress
  4. Process Completion: Indicate steps remaining in checkout or signup

Merchant Guidance ​

When adding progress bars to your store, focus on providing value to customers rather than arbitrary metrics. Use realistic percentages that reflect actual progress or achievements, and ensure the context makes sense for your brand story.

The progress bar works well in product pages, about sections, or campaign landing pages where you want to communicate advancement or achievement levels to build trust and engagement.