Overview
The holding_gesture package provides a customized GestureDetector that triggers actions when a user holds a specific widget for a defined duration. It extends Flutter's built-in GestureDetector with dedicated hold detection, enabling responsive and intuitive interactions such as long-press menus, drag-and-drop initiation, or context-sensitive controls. The package is lightweight and compatible across all major platforms, including mobile, web, and desktop. It simplifies implementing hold-based gestures without writing boilerplate code.
Use cases
- Long-press context menus
- Gesture-based navigation triggers
- Interactive widget activation
- Drag start detection
- Customizable hold duration
- Accessibility-enhanced controls
Key features
- Precise hold duration control
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Simple API integration
- Configurable hold delay
- Built-in callback handling
- Minimal performance overhead
Suitable for
- Developers building interactive UIs
- Apps requiring long-press functionality
- Cross-platform Flutter projects
- Accessibility-focused interfaces
- Gesture-heavy applications
Considerations
- Requires careful timing configuration
- May conflict with other gesture detectors
- Not suitable for rapid tap sequences
- Needs testing on all target platforms
- Limited to single-widget hold detection
- Depends on Flutter's gesture system stability