idea Add mouse hover behaviors on features in ArcGIS Online Ideas

Add mouse hover behaviors on features

OlivierJobin — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:00:49 GMT

Add the possibility to have mouse hover behavior for features displayed in a map. Like enlarge the symbology, highlight, etc.

Users aren't always aware that they can click on a feature in a map and therefore won't use the pop-up. Having a hover behavior would encourage the user to click the feature.

Thanks !

Re: Add mouse hover behaviors on features

KellyHutchins — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:14:33 GMT

I know this isn't quite what you were asking for but you can create an instant app like the Media app that allows you to enable hover popups. Here's an example:

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=4d5497140a12453282e99969cabb106b

Re: Add mouse hover behaviors on features

BernSzukalski — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:44:29 GMT

@KellyHutchins can you please double check that example? I am unable to open it to see the hover pop-ups...

Re: Add mouse hover behaviors on features

KellyHutchins — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:09 GMT

@BernSzukalski we tested on a few different machines and devices and are able to successfully open the app and hover. What are you seeing? Is it opening but hover not working?

Re: Add mouse hover behaviors on features

BernSzukalski — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:00:44 GMT

I wasn't seeing the layer with the hover pop-up, now I do. All works!

Re: Add mouse hover behaviors on features

RowanTaylor — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:45:31 GMT

This would be really helpful - I've made a large area map and I really want a mouse hover feature to show users which polygons are interactive!

Re: Add mouse hover behaviors on features

KellyHutchins — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:46:07 GMT

@RowanTaylor you can setup the Basic app to support hover behavior.