How can I fix a problem where anchor links with query strings are not working correctly when clicked on within the same page in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Add a custom JavaScript snippet in Page Settings → Footer Code to handle anchor links with query strings by scrolling to the target and updating the URL.
- Ensure each anchor link has a corresponding HTML ID to function correctly.
- Test in Incognito Mode to bypass cache issues.
- Publish and verify the fix on the live site.
Anchor links in Webflow may not work correctly when combined with query strings, especially when clicked within the same page. Here’s how to fix it.
1. Use Custom JavaScript to Handle In-Page Navigation
- Webflow’s default behavior may not recognize query strings when reloading anchor links, so you need a script to manually scroll to the target.
- Add the following JavaScript inside Page Settings → Footer Code:
```js``` - This script ensures smooth scrolling and updates the URL while handling query strings properly.
2. Ensure the Anchor Targets Exist
- Every anchor link should have a corresponding HTML ID attribute.
- Example: If linking to
#section1?ref=test, ensure there is an element withid="section1".
3. Test in Incognito Mode
- If the fix does not work immediately, test in an incognito browser to rule out cache issues.
4. Publish and Verify
- Publish your Webflow site and test the behavior on a live version, as some features behave differently in preview mode.
Summary
To fix anchor links with query strings in Webflow, add custom JavaScript that removes the query string when scrolling and manually updates the URL. Also, ensure each anchor has a valid HTML ID and test in an incognito window after publishing.