How can I add an autoplay property to the tabs component in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add an autoplay property to the tabs component in Webflow, you would need to use custom code. Webflow's tabs component does not have a built-in option for autoplay, but you can achieve this functionality with a few steps:

  1. Add a custom code embed: Go to the page where you have the tabs component, click on the page settings gear icon, and select "Custom Code" from the dropdown menu. Paste the following code into the "Head Code" section:
<script>  function tabAutoplay() {    var tabs = document.querySelectorAll('.w-tab');    var activeTab = document.querySelector('.w--current .w-tab');    var currentIdx = Array.prototype.indexOf.call(tabs, activeTab);    var nextIdx = currentIdx + 1 >= tabs.length ? 0 : currentIdx + 1;    Webflow.require('tabs').changeTab(tabs[nextIdx]);  }  setInterval(tabAutoplay, 3000); // Change 3000 to the desired milliseconds interval</script>
  1. Customize the autoplay settings: In the code above, you can adjust the 3000 value inside setInterval to the desired milliseconds interval between tab changes. For example, setting it to 5000 would change tabs every 5 seconds.

And that's it! Your tabs component will now autoplay.

Example Explanation:

In the code snippet provided, we are using JavaScript to simulate the tab change action. The tabAutoplay function selects the current active tab and calculates the index of the next tab to switch to. If the current tab is the last tab in the list, it wraps around to the first tab.

The setInterval method continuously calls the tabAutoplay function at the specified interval (in milliseconds), triggering the tab change action.

Please note that using custom code may require advanced knowledge and might involve risks, including potential conflicts with other scripts or future updates to the Webflow platform. Use caution and test thoroughly before deploying on a live site.

Additional Question 1: How can I customize the autoplay interval for the tabs component in Webflow?
Additional Question 2: Is it possible to pause the autoplay functionality of the tabs component in Webflow?
Additional Question 3: Can I change the animation speed for the tabs component in Webflow?