---
title: "load"
description: "Fires after element initialization"
---

The `load` trigger event fires immediately after element initialization, mimicking the standard DOM `load` event.

## When It Fires

Right after [`htmx:after:init`](/reference/events/htmx-after-init), providing a familiar event name for developers.

## Event Detail

Empty - no additional context provided.

## Example

```javascript
document.addEventListener('load', (evt) => {
  if (evt.target.hasAttribute('hx-get')) {
    console.log('htmx element loaded:', evt.target);
  }
});
```

This provides compatibility with standard DOM patterns.
