Is there an alternative solution for creating a custom cursor on Webflow's free tier without using CSS?

Published on
September 22, 2023

No, there is no alternative solution for creating a custom cursor on Webflow's free tier without using CSS.

Custom cursors are a visual enhancement that requires CSS to be implemented on a website. Webflow's free tier does not support adding custom code, including CSS, in the Designer interface. However, if you have a Webflow Pro or Team account, you can easily add a custom cursor using CSS.

To add a custom cursor on Webflow, follow these steps:

  1. Create a cursor image: Design or find an image that you want to use as your custom cursor. The image should typically be a small, transparent PNG image.

  2. Upload the cursor image to Webflow: Go to your Webflow project and open the Assets panel. Upload the cursor image as a new asset to your project.

  3. Add custom CSS: Select the page or element where you want to apply the custom cursor. Click on the page or element settings in the right panel to open the Settings tab. Scroll down to the Custom Code field and enter the CSS code to apply the custom cursor.

    ```CSS
    selector {
    cursor: url("path-to-your-cursor-file.png"), auto;
    }
    ```

    Replace "selector" with the class or ID of the element where you want to apply the custom cursor. Replace "path-to-your-cursor-file.png" with the URL or relative path to your uploaded cursor image.

  4. Publish your site: After adding the custom CSS, remember to publish your site for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you can create a custom cursor on Webflow using CSS. Remember that this feature is available on paid plans only, as the free tier does not support adding custom code directly in the Designer interface.

Additional Questions

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