Is it possible to use Font Awesome icons via the embed widget in Webflow, or has anyone successfully done this?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to use Font Awesome icons via the embed widget in Webflow. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Find the Font Awesome icon you want to use: Visit the Font Awesome website (fontawesome.com) to browse through their collection of icons. Once you've found the icon you want, take note of its class name (e.g., "fab fa-instagram").

  2. Add the embed widget to your project: Open your Webflow project and go to the page or element where you want to use the Font Awesome icon. Drag and drop the "Embed" element from the Add Panel onto the canvas.

  3. Access the embed code: Double-click on the embed widget to access its settings. By default, you'll see a placeholder code that says "Add code to project" in the embed code field.

  4. Insert the Font Awesome icon code: Replace the placeholder code with the following HTML code snippet:

<i class="YOUR_FONT_AWESOME_ICON_CLASS_NAME"></i>

Replace YOUR_FONT_AWESOME_ICON_CLASS_NAME with the class name of the Font Awesome icon you want to use. For example, if you want to use the Instagram icon, your code should be:

<i class="fab fa-instagram"></i>
  1. Apply styles (optional): You can add custom CSS styles to the embed widget to change the size, color, and other properties of the Font Awesome icon. To do this, click on the "Style" tab in the right sidebar and add your custom CSS code.

  2. Preview and publish: Preview your changes to see how the Font Awesome icon looks on your page. If everything looks good, publish your site to make the changes live.

Using Font Awesome icons via the embed widget offers flexibility and allows you to leverage the vast collection of icons available in the Font Awesome library. It's a great way to enhance the visual appeal and functionality of your Webflow project.

Note: If you prefer a more streamlined approach, Webflow also offers native integration with Font Awesome. You can use the Font Awesome component directly from the Add Panel by searching for "Font Awesome" and selecting the component. This eliminates the need for the embed widget and simplifies the process of adding and customizing Font Awesome icons in Webflow.

###Additional Questions:

  • How do I customize the size and color of Font Awesome icons in Webflow?
  • Can I use multiple Font Awesome icons on the same page in Webflow?
  • Are there any alternative icon libraries that can be used in Webflow?