What could be causing the extra white space on the right side of my website in Webflow after a recent mobile update, leading to improper mobile scaling?

Extra white space on the right side of a Webflow site—especially after a mobile update—is usually caused by elements that exceed the viewport width. This disrupts proper mobile scaling and results in horizontal scrolling.

1. Check for Overflowing Elements

• Inspect each section of your layout in Webflow Designer (especially pages recently modified).
• Look for elements that have widths larger than 100vw or have large padding/margin pushing them outside the viewport.
• Common offenders include:
• Fixed-width elements on small screens.
• Grouped flex or grid children that don't wrap properly.
• Images or embedded content without responsive sizing (e.g., not set to 100%).

2. Use Webflow’s Designer Side Panel

• Select the Body element, go to the Style panel, and set Overflow: Hidden as a temporary test (not permanent).
• If the white space disappears, you’ve confirmed something inside is overflowing the viewport.

3. Test on Smaller Breakpoints

• Go to the mobile portrait and landscape breakpoints.
• Check if any elements have custom width, overflow, padding, negative margins, or positioning inconsistencies.
• Resize the Webflow Designer viewport manually to catch issues that only appear between standard breakpoints.

4. Remove Fixed Widths and Set Max Values

• Avoid using fixed widths (like 400px) on containers or elements.
• Use Max Width: 100% or set widths in % or vw instead.
• Ensure that images, embeds, and text blocks are responsively sized.

5. Review Interactions and Animations

• Sometimes interactions may move elements off-screen, especially ones involving X-axis translations.
• Check if any scroll or page load animations are unintentionally shifting elements during page load.

6. Use Overflow and Wrap Settings Correctly

• For flex containers, make sure to:
• Enable Wrap: Wrap when containing multiple items.
• Avoid No Wrap, which can push children beyond the view.
• Ensure overflow is set correctly (usually hidden or auto) on sections, containers, or divs.

Summary

The extra white space on mobile is most likely due to an element exceeding the viewport width. Check for fixed-width elements, missing wrapping, large overflow, or improper positioning, especially on smaller breakpoints. Use Webflow's inspect tools to narrow it down and apply responsive sizing best practices.