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Does the built-in "Fade" Scroll into view Interaction work on mobile in Webflow?

TL;DR
  • Ensure the "While scrolling into view" interaction is correctly configured and not viewport-limited.
  • Confirm the element is visible (not display: none), avoid fixed or overflow-hidden parents, and test on an actual mobile device to account for motion settings and scroll behavior.

The built-in "Fade" Scroll Into View interaction in Webflow does work on mobile devices, but it may behave differently due to how mobile browsers handle scrolling and animations.

1. Check Interaction Settings

  • Go to the Interactions panel and select the Element Trigger called "While scrolling into view."
  • Ensure the Action (e.g., Fade In) is properly configured and not limited to specific viewport widths.
  • Under Affect, make sure you're applying the action to the correct element: ‘Selected element’ or classes as needed.

2. Confirm the Display Property

  • The element must be visible in the layout, even if opacity is set to 0 initially.
  • Avoid using Display: None as it can prevent interactions from being triggered when the element scrolls into view.

3. Test on Actual Mobile Device

  • Use Webflow’s Preview mode and your browser’s Device Preview, but always verify on a real mobile device.
  • Mobile browsers may delay or suppress scroll events or animations to optimize performance.

4. Check Motion Preferences

  • Some mobile users have reduced motion settings enabled in their OS, which can suppress animations.
  • Webflow respects these settings, and the animation may not play to honor accessibility preferences.

5. Avoid Fixed or Overflow Issues

  • A parent container with overflow: scroll/hidden or position: fixed can interfere with scroll detection.
  • Make sure the target element’s parent containers allow normal flow-based scrolling.

6. Confirm Page Structure and Position

  • Scroll-based interactions trigger relative to when an element enters the viewport.
  • If your element is too close to the top or bottom of the page at load time (especially on mobile), the scroll trigger may not get activated.

Summary

The built-in Fade Scroll Into View interaction works on mobile, but correct configuration, page layout, and testing on an actual device are essential to ensure consistent performance.

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