Is there a solution to the issue where hover effects do not register when applied to an element with an animation using the animation pane in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a solution to the issue where hover effects do not register when applied to an element with an animation using the animation pane in Webflow. When you apply a hover effect to an element with an animation, the hover effect gets overridden by the animation. However, there is a workaround to achieve the desired result.

Here's how you can solve this issue:

  1. Go to the element with the hover effect in the Webflow Designer.
  2. Create a new interaction by clicking on the "+" icon in the Interactions panel.
  3. In the interaction panel, give the interaction a name and select the trigger for the interaction.
  4. Add a step to the interaction by clicking on the "+" icon under the "Animation" section.
  5. In the step settings, select "Mouse hover" as the trigger for the step.
  6. Configure the desired hover effect using the available options.
  7. Click on the "Add Action" button to add an action to the step.
  8. Choose the action you want to apply when the hover effect is triggered. For example, you can change the background color, opacity, or scale of the element.
  9. Hit the "Apply" button to save the interaction.

By following these steps, you are essentially using the interaction feature to create a hover effect that coexists with the animation applied to the element in Webflow. This allows the hover effect to be triggered even when the element is animated.

Keep in mind that you might need to tweak the animation and interaction settings to achieve the desired timing and visual effect. Additionally, if you have multiple animations and hover effects on the same element, you can create separate interactions for each of them.

Now you can enjoy both the animation and the hover effect on your Webflow element without any conflicts or issues.

Example:

Let's say you have a button that fades in when you load the page and you also want it to change color when you hover over it. You can achieve this using the steps outlined above:

  1. Apply the initial fade-in animation to the button using the animation pane.
  2. Create a new interaction and set the trigger to "Mouse hover."
  3. Configure the hover effect using the available options (e.g., change the button's background color).
  4. Save the interaction.

Now when you hover over the button, it will trigger the hover effect while still maintaining the fade-in animation.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I create a hover effect on an element with an animation in Webflow?
  2. Why do hover effects not work when applied to elements with animations in Webflow?
  3. Can I apply multiple hover effects to an element with an animation in Webflow?