Does Webflow allow for animating child elements when the parent is hovered?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, Webflow allows for animating child elements when the parent is hovered. Here's how you can achieve this effect:

  1. Select the parent element: Start by selecting the parent element that you want to apply the hover animation to. This can be a div, container, or any other element that contains the child element(s) you want to animate.

  2. Add a hover interaction: In the Webflow Designer, go to the Interactions panel and click on the "+ New Interaction" button. Choose the "Mouse Hover" trigger and select the parent element as the target.

  3. Define the hover animation: With the hover interaction selected, click on the "+" button under "Affect" to add an animation. Choose the child element(s) you want to animate. This could be a single element or a group of elements.

  4. Set the animation properties: Configure the different animation properties such as transform, opacity, or size changes to create the desired effect. You can choose from a variety of animation options, including movement, scaling, rotation, and more.

  5. Adjust the animation settings: Fine-tune the animation settings such as duration, easing, delay, and triggers to control how the animation behaves. You can preview the animation in real-time to see how it looks and make any necessary adjustments.

  6. Save and publish: Once you're happy with the hover animation, save your changes and publish your site to make the animation live.

By following these steps, you can easily create hover animations on child elements within a parent element in Webflow. This feature allows you to add interactivity and animations to your website, enhancing the user experience and making your site more engaging.

Additional questions:

  • Can I create complex animations using Webflow?
  • How do I apply different hover animations to multiple child elements within a parent element?
  • Does Webflow offer pre-built hover animation effects?