Why did Material Icons and Font Awesome suddenly stop working in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

There could be several reasons why Material Icons and Font Awesome suddenly stop working in Webflow. Here are some possible explanations:

  1. Incorrect linking or configuration: If you are using Material Icons or Font Awesome in your Webflow project, you need to make sure that you have properly linked the icon libraries. Check if you have added the necessary link or script tags in the Head/Footer section of your site's settings.

  2. Compatibility issues: Material Icons and Font Awesome are constantly updated to improve compatibility with different platforms and browsers. It is possible that a recent update to either Webflow or the icon libraries themselves has caused compatibility issues. In such cases, you may need to update your site to the latest version of Webflow or use a different version of the icon library that is compatible with your setup.

  3. Conflicting CSS styles: If you have custom CSS styles applied to your Webflow project, they may be conflicting with the styles of the icon libraries. This conflict can cause the icons to not show up properly. To troubleshoot this, try removing any custom CSS styles that may be conflicting with the icons and check if they start working again.

  4. Network or server issues: Sometimes, temporary network or server issues can prevent the icon libraries from loading properly in Webflow. This can happen due to an outage on the server hosting the icon files or problems with your internet connection. If you suspect this is the case, try accessing your site from a different device or network to see if the icons start working again.

To fix the issue of Material Icons and Font Awesome not working in Webflow, you can try these steps:

  • Double-check the linking or configuration of the icon libraries in your Webflow project.
  • Update your site to the latest version of Webflow.
  • Remove any conflicting custom CSS styles that may be affecting the icons.
  • Check for any temporary network or server issues that may be causing the problem.

Remember to test your site in different browsers and devices to ensure that the icons work correctly for all users.