Why does the interaction for changing the colour of radio fields work fine in the designer but not on the published site in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

When encountering an issue where the interaction for changing the color of radio fields works fine in the Webflow Designer but not on the published site, there may be a few reasons for this discrepancy. Here are some possible explanations and steps to resolve the issue:

  1. Misconfigured or missing interactions: Double-check that the interaction for changing the color of the radio fields is properly set up and functioning correctly in the Designer. Ensure that you have assigned the correct trigger, actions, and animations to the radio fields. Additionally, confirm that there are no missing or conflicting interactions that could be affecting the functionality on the published site.

  2. Interactions not published: Verify that you have published your changes in the Webflow Designer. It is possible that the interaction was created or modified after the most recent publish, and thus the changes have not been deployed to the live site. Always ensure that you click the "Publish" button to make the interactions live.

  3. Conditional visibility issues: Check if there are any conditions set in the webflow interactions panel that may affect the visibility or behavior of the radio fields on the published site. It is possible that some conditions applied to the interaction are causing the color change not to appear as expected.

  4. CSS conflicts: Examine the CSS code applied to the radio fields or their parent elements. Conflicting styles or overrides could be interfering with the interaction on the published site. Inspect the CSS and review any changes made to ensure there are no conflicts.

  5. Browser compatibility: Test the interaction on different browsers to determine if it is a browser-specific issue. Occasionally, certain interactions may not work as expected in a particular browser due to compatibility issues. If this proves to be the case, consider using a different interaction or exploring alternative solutions.

To summarize, to troubleshoot the issue of the color change interaction not working on the published Webflow site, it is crucial to review the interaction setup, publish the most recent changes, check for any conditional visibility issues, resolve CSS conflicts, and test for browser compatibility.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I create an interaction to change the color of radio fields in Webflow?
  2. Why is my Webflow interaction not working after publishing?
  3. Are there any known limitations or issues with Webflow interactions related to radio fields?