Overview
The floating_overlay package provides a widget wrapper that enables floating widgets to be dragged and rescaled interactively. It is ideal for creating movable UI elements such as pop-up panels, draggable tools, or floating action zones. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring consistent behavior across devices. Built with Flutter, it integrates smoothly into existing layouts and offers responsive touch and pointer interactions. It is lightweight and focused on core functionality without unnecessary dependencies.
Use cases
- Draggable pop-up panels
- Floating toolbars
- Interactive overlays
- Resizable UI components
- Custom floating windows
Key features
- Draggable positioning
- Rescalable content
- Cross-platform support
- Simple API integration
- Pointer interaction handling
Suitable for
- Developers building interactive UIs
- Apps needing movable overlays
- Designers prototyping floating elements
- Multi-platform Flutter apps
- UI components requiring user manipulation
Considerations
- Requires manual handling of edge constraints
- May need additional logic for collision detection
- Performance depends on overlay complexity
- Not suitable for static overlays
- Limited built-in animations