How can I create a rating scale with emoji in Webflow? Are there any external widgets or custom code resources that I can use for this?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a rating scale with emoji in Webflow, you can use either external widgets or custom code resources. Here are a few options:

External Widgets:

  1. Emoji Rating: This is a popular external widget that allows you to create a rating scale with emojis. You can find the widget on platforms like Widgetic or POWr.io. Simply sign up for an account, select the Emoji Rating widget, customize it to fit your design, and then copy and paste the generated embed code into your Webflow project.

  2. Rating-Widget: Another popular external widget is Rating-Widget. It allows you to create various types of rating scales, including emoji-based scales. With Rating-Widget, you can customize the emojis, colors, and other design elements. Once you've designed your rating scale, copy the embed code provided by the widget and paste it into your Webflow project.

Custom Code Resources:

  1. Emoji CSS Styles: If you prefer to use custom code, you can use CSS styles to display emojis as rating options. You can use emoji Unicode characters, such as "⭐️" for a star emoji or "❤️" for a heart emoji, and style them using CSS. Simply create a container element that contains multiple emoji characters styled as buttons, add JavaScript code to handle user interactions, and customize the CSS code to enhance the visual appearance.

  2. JavaScript Libraries: There are numerous JavaScript libraries available that can help you create rating scales with emojis. For example, you could use FontAwesome or IcoMoon to display emojis as icons, and then use JavaScript code to handle the rating functionality. These libraries often come with built-in features for customizing the design and behavior of the rating scale.

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Additional Questions:

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