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moveBefore()

Limited availability
Tags: api Groups: DOM

The moveBefore() DOM method relocates a node while preserving its state. For example, you can move the active element without losing focus, move an animated element without resetting the animation, or move an iframe without reloading its content.

Browser support

  • Chrome 133 Released on 2025-02-04
  • Chrome Android 133 Released on 2025-02-04
  • Edge 133 Released on 2025-02-06
  • Firefox
  • Firefox for Android
  • Safari
  • Safari on iOS

Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)

~0.000% of page loads. More data at chromestatus.