thumb|315x315px|An example of interface bloat|alt=An image depicting three red buttons of importance, clustered with tertiary or otherwise unnecessary buttons.
Interface bloat is a phenomenon in software design where an interface incorporates too many (often unnecessary) operations or elements, causing issues such as difficulty navigating and usability.
Definition
While the term bloat can refer to a variety of terms in software design, Interface bloat refers to the phenomenon where the user interface (UI) becomes unnecessarily complex and overloaded with features, options, or elements that can overwhelm users. This often leads to a cluttered experience, decreased usability, and increased difficulty for users to accomplish their tasks efficiently.