How do I get a Backdrop Filter Blur to work on my custom cursor circle when it hovers over the nav links?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a Backdrop Filter Blur effect on a custom cursor circle when it hovers over the nav links in Webflow, you can follow the steps below:

  1. Create the custom cursor circle:
  • Design a custom cursor circle element using a div block and apply appropriate styles such as background color, size, border radius, and position.
  • Set the position property of the custom cursor circle to "absolute" and set "pointer-events" to "none" to ensure it doesn't interfere with the clickable nav links.
  1. Add interactions to the custom cursor circle:
  • Select the custom cursor circle element and go to the Interactions panel.
  • Create a new hover interaction by clicking on the "+" icon.
  • Choose the "Hover" trigger and select the nav link element(s) you want to apply the Backdrop Filter Blur effect to.
  • In the action section, choose "Affect different element" and select the custom cursor circle element.
  • Enable the "After" option, which will allow you to specify the animation that occurs after the hover interaction.
  • In the "After" animation, adjust the properties to include the Backdrop Filter Blur effect.
  • Set the duration and easing according to your design preference.
  1. Apply the Backdrop Filter Blur effect:
  • With the custom cursor circle selected, go to the Styles panel.
  • Click on the "+" icon next to the Filters section to add a new filter.
  • Choose "Backdrop Filter" from the filter options.
  • Adjust the Backdrop Filter values to achieve the desired blur effect. You can control properties such as blur radius, contrast, brightness, and saturation.
  1. Preview and refine:
  • Preview your site to see the Backdrop Filter Blur effect in action when the custom cursor circle hovers over the nav links.
  • Fine-tune the Backdrop Filter values and the animation properties until you achieve the desired result.
  • Don't forget to publish your site to make the changes live on the web.

This approach allows you to create a visually appealing Backdrop Filter Blur effect on your custom cursor circle when it hovers over the nav links in Webflow.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I create a custom cursor circle in Webflow?
  2. What are some other effects I can apply to a custom cursor in Webflow?
  3. Can I use Backdrop Filter Blur on other elements in Webflow?