Is the bug regarding showing/hiding nav bar items based on login status already fixed in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Showing/Hiding Nav Bar Items based on Login Status in Webflow

At the time of writing this article, Webflow does not have a built-in feature that allows you to show or hide specific navigation bar items based on login status. However, there are some workarounds you can implement to achieve this functionality.

Here are a few possible solutions:

  1. Using Custom Code: You can add custom code to your Webflow site to check the login status and dynamically show or hide navigation bar items. This involves using JavaScript and APIs to handle the user authentication process and update the navigation bar accordingly.

  2. Using CMS Collections: If you have a Webflow CMS site, you can utilize CMS collections to create different navigation bar items for logged-in and logged-out users. You can create one collection for logged-in users and another for logged-out users, and then conditionally show or hide certain items based on the user's login status.

  3. Using Memberstack: Memberstack is a third-party service that integrates with Webflow to provide user authentication and membership functionalities. With Memberstack, you can create different membership levels and control which navigation bar items are visible to each membership level.

While Webflow does not offer a native solution for showing or hiding navigation bar items based on login status, these workarounds can help you achieve this feature on your website. It's important to keep in mind that these solutions require some technical knowledge and may require additional costs if you choose to use third-party services like Memberstack.

Overall, if you have a specific requirement for showing or hiding navigation bar items based on the user's login status, it's recommended to explore these workarounds or seek assistance from a Webflow developer.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I add custom JavaScript code to my Webflow site?
  2. What are the alternatives to Memberstack for user authentication in Webflow?
  3. Does Webflow have plans to add native support for showing/hiding navigation bar items based on login status?