How can I implement lazy loading to all images on my Webflow site?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To implement lazy loading to all images on your Webflow site, you can follow these steps:

  1. Use a third-party script: Webflow doesn't have a native lazy loading feature for images, but you can use a third-party script like 'LazyLoad.js' or 'Lazysizes' to accomplish this.

  2. Add the script to your Webflow project: Start by downloading the script file from the third-party provider's website. Once downloaded, go to your Webflow project dashboard and click on the 'Project Settings' tab. Under the 'Custom Code' section, you will find two boxes for 'Head Code' and 'Footer Code'. Paste the script inside the 'Footer Code' box.

  3. Enable the script for all images: In your Webflow Designer, select an image element on your page and give it a unique class name. This will allow you to target all images on your website using CSS. To do this, go to the 'Settings' panel on the right-hand side and add a class name in the 'Class' field.

  4. Create a new custom code in Webflow: Go to the page where you want to implement lazy loading and open the 'Page Settings' panel. Under the 'Custom Code' section, click on the 'Add Custom Code' button. In the 'Before ' tab, add the following CSS selector code:

<script>    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {        var lazyImages = [].slice.call(document.querySelectorAll('.your-image-class'));        if ('IntersectionObserver' in window) {            let lazyImageObserver = new IntersectionObserver(function (entries, observer) {                entries.forEach(function (entry) {                    if (entry.isIntersecting) {                        let lazyImage = entry.target;                        lazyImage.src = lazyImage.dataset.src;                        lazyImage.classList.remove('your-image-class');                        lazyImageObserver.unobserve(lazyImage);                    }                });            });            lazyImages.forEach(function (lazyImage) {                lazyImageObserver.observe(lazyImage);            });        }    });</script>
  1. Replace 'your-image-class' with the unique class name you assigned to your images.

  2. Publish your site: Once you have made the necessary changes, publish your Webflow site to make the lazy loading script active on all your image elements.

By following these steps, all the images on your Webflow site will now load lazily, improving the site's performance and user experience.

Additional Questions:

  1. Can I implement lazy loading to specific images only?
  2. Are there any alternatives to LazyLoad.js and Lazysizes for lazy loading in Webflow?
  3. How does lazy loading affect SEO and page load speed?