:empty

A pseudo-class that targets any element that has absolutely no content inside it (not even whitespace or children).

/* Usage Example */
div:empty {
  /* Hides empty divs so they don';t take up space */
  display: none;
}
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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