Gesture handling in React Native with react-native-gesture-handler
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Last updated on January 16, 2026
Touch and gesture interactions are the core of great mobile UX. If your gestures feel laggy or inconsistent, users will feel it immediately. In this guide, you will learn how to implement smooth, native-feel gestures with react-native-gesture-handler using modern APIs, plus the setup steps that avoid the most common pitfalls.