How can I make an iframe load only after a tab is clicked on Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make an iframe load only after a tab is clicked on Webflow, you can use the Webflow Interactions feature. This allows you to create custom interactions and animations on your website without the need for code.

Here's a step-by-step guide to achieving this:

  1. First, make sure you have created the tabs and the iframe on your Webflow project.

  2. Select the tab element you want to trigger the iframe load when clicked.

  3. In the Interactions panel on the right-hand side, click the "+" button to create a new interaction.

  4. Choose the "Click" trigger for the interaction.

  5. Next, select the element that houses your iframe.

  6. In the "Initial appearance" section of the Interactions panel, choose "Display: None" from the dropdown menu to hide the iframe initially.

  7. Create a second step for the interaction by clicking the "+" button again.

  8. In the second step, select the element that houses your iframe again.

  9. In the "Affect another element" section, choose the iframe element.

  10. Set the "Display" property to "Block" to make the iframe appear when the tab is clicked.

  11. Save and preview your site to see the iframe load only when the tab is clicked.

Using this method, the iframe will be hidden by default and will only appear when the tab element is clicked. This can be a great way to optimize the loading time of your page and provide a smoother user experience.

Additional Tips:

  • You can further enhance the animation by adding transitions or effects to the appearance of the iframe.
  • Remember to give appropriate names to your interactions and elements for easier management.

By following these steps, you can achieve the desired functionality of making an iframe load only after a tab is clicked on Webflow.

#Additional Questions

  1. How can I create custom animations in Webflow?
  2. Is it possible to hide and show elements based on user interactions in Webflow?
  3. Can I trigger interactions based on scroll events in Webflow?