How can I pre-populate a website visitor's auto-fill information on page load in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To pre-populate a website visitor's auto-fill information on page load in Webflow, you can use a combination of Webflow's form component and custom code. By following the steps below, you can enhance the user experience by saving time and effort for your visitors.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

  1. Add a form component to your page: In the Webflow Designer, drag and drop a form component onto your page. You can customize the form fields based on your requirements.

  2. Assign IDs to the form fields: Select each form field and navigate to the settings panel. Under the "Attributes" tab, assign a unique ID to each form field. These IDs will be used to populate the auto-fill data.

  3. Add custom code embed: Click on the page settings (the gear icon) in the left panel of the Designer. Then select the "Custom Code" tab. Paste the following JavaScript code into the "Before " section:

<script>  window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {    // Check if the browser supports the localStorage feature    if (typeof(localStorage) !== "undefined") {      // Get the stored form data      const formData = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('formData'));      // Populate the form fields with the stored data      if (formData) {        Object.keys(formData).forEach((key) => {          document.getElementById(key).value = formData[key];        });      }    }  });  // Store the form data when any form field changes  document.addEventListener('change', (event) => {    // Check if the browser supports the localStorage feature    if (typeof(localStorage) !== "undefined") {      // Get the current form data      const formData = {};      document.querySelectorAll('input, textarea, select').forEach((element) => {        formData[element.id] = element.value;      });      // Store the form data      localStorage.setItem('formData', JSON.stringify(formData));    }  });</script>
  1. Test the functionality: Preview your site in the Designer or publish it to a staging environment. Upon page load, the form fields should be populated with the previously entered data (if available).

Note: If you're using multi-page forms or have different forms on different pages, you'll need to modify the code to handle the correct form fields and IDs on each page.

By implementing this method, you can make it easier for your website visitors to fill out forms, especially for returning users who may have previously entered their information. This can lead to improved conversions and a better user experience on your site.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I pre-fill form fields in Webflow?
  2. Is it possible to save form data in Webflow and populate it on subsequent visits?
  3. Can I use JavaScript to auto-fill form fields in Webflow?