What features will Webflow no longer be testing for IE11 compatibility?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Webflow, a popular website building and design platform, has recently made the decision to end support for Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) compatibility testing on their platform. This means that they will no longer be actively testing new features specifically for IE11.

Here are some of the features that Webflow will no longer be testing for IE11 compatibility:

  1. Flexbox and Grid Layout: Flexbox and Grid Layout are advanced CSS features that allow for more advanced and flexible website layouts. As IE11 lacks full support for these features, Webflow will no longer prioritize testing new features related to Flexbox and Grid Layout for IE11 compatibility.

  2. CSS Custom Properties (Variables): CSS Custom Properties, also known as CSS variables, are a powerful tool for creating reusable and dynamic styles. However, IE11 has limited support for CSS variables, so Webflow will no longer be testing new features related to CSS custom properties specifically for IE11.

  3. Advanced CSS Transitions and Animations: Webflow offers a range of animations and transitions that can give websites a dynamic and engaging feel. However, IE11 has limited support for certain CSS transition and animation properties, so Webflow will no longer prioritize testing new features related to advanced CSS transitions and animations for IE11 compatibility.

  4. Modern JavaScript APIs: Webflow uses modern JavaScript APIs to provide enhanced functionality and interactivity to websites. However, IE11 has limited support for many of these APIs, so Webflow will no longer be actively testing new features that rely on these modern JavaScript APIs specifically for IE11.

  5. Performance Optimization Techniques: Webflow constantly works on optimizing the performance of websites built on their platform. However, certain performance optimization techniques rely on modern web standards that IE11 doesn't fully support. As a result, Webflow will no longer be actively testing new features related to performance optimization for IE11 compatibility.

While Webflow will no longer actively test for IE11 compatibility for these features, it's important to note that websites built with Webflow will still be accessible and functional on IE11. However, some of the more advanced features and functionalities of Webflow may not be fully available or supported on IE11.

In order to ensure the best experience for all users, Webflow recommends using modern browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I know if my Webflow site is compatible with IE11?
  2. Are there any workarounds to make Webflow sites compatible with IE11?
  3. Can I still access Webflow on IE11 after they end support for compatibility testing?