Can Webflow automatically make all external links open in a new tab on my site, including pages in the CMS?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, Webflow has the capability to automatically open all external links, including pages in the CMS, in a new tab. This can be achieved by using the built-in link settings in Webflow. Here's how you can enable this option:

  1. Open your Webflow project in the Designer.
  2. Select the element that contains the external link or the CMS item containing the link.
  3. In the right-hand panel, click on the "Settings" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Link Settings" section.
  5. Toggle on the "Open in new tab" option.

By toggling on this option, all external links within that specific element or CMS item will automatically open in a new tab when clicked. This ensures a seamless user experience and helps prevent visitors from leaving your website completely when they navigate to external sources.

It's worth noting that this option needs to be set individually for each element or CMS item containing external links. If you want to apply this setting globally to all external links throughout your site, you would need to manually enable it for each of the relevant elements or CMS templates.

This feature not only enhances user experience but also improves SEO by reducing the bounce rate and keeping visitors engaged on your website.

To summarize the process:

  1. Select the element or CMS item.
  2. Navigate to the "Settings" tab in the right-hand panel.
  3. Scroll down to the "Link Settings" section.
  4. Enable the "Open in new tab" option.

By following these steps, Webflow allows you to automate the behavior of opening all external links in new tabs, including pages in the CMS.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I make external links open in a new tab using Webflow?
  2. Is it possible to set external links to open in a new tab automatically in Webflow?
  3. Can I make all the links in my Webflow CMS open in new tabs?