How can I change the z-index of objects in Webflow so that the cursor is not placed behind images?

If your custom cursor or element is appearing behind images, it’s likely due to z-index stacking issues in Webflow. You can fix this by adjusting the z-index values in the Style panel.

1. Locate the Cursor Element

• Select the custom cursor element you’ve added to your page.
• Ensure it’s outside any components that might restrict its stacking (e.g., inside Symbol wrappers or containers with limited height or overflow settings).

2. Set a High Z-Index for the Cursor

• With the cursor element selected, go to the Style panel.
• Scroll down to the Position section and ensure it’s set to Fixed or Absolute. Prefer Fixed if the cursor should follow the browser viewport.
• Add a high z-index value, such as 9999. This puts it above most page elements.

3. Lower the Z-Index of Overlapping Elements (If Needed)

• If specific images or sections still overlap the cursor, inspect those elements.
• Select the image or section in question, go to the Style panel, and check their z-index values.
• Lower their z-index to something below the cursor's (e.g., 1–100), or leave it unset so they remain in the normal stacking context.

4. Confirm No Parent Elements Are Interfering

• Sometimes parent containers (with overflow hidden or z-index constraints) may clip or hide cursor elements.
• Ensure parent wrappers of overlapping elements don’t have overflow: hidden unless necessary.
• Confirm the cursor is not nested inside restrictive containers.

5. Use Webflow’s Navigator for Debugging

• Open the Navigator panel on the left.
• Drag the cursor element to a higher position in the DOM tree, ideally outside of sections that might limit its visibility.

Summary

To keep your cursor above all elements, set its position to Fixed and give it a high z-index (e.g., 9999). Check that overlapping images or containers have lower z-index values and aren’t clipping the cursor due to overflow settings.