How can I use jQuery filtering plugins with Webflow?

You can use jQuery filtering plugins in Webflow by embedding custom scripts and connecting them to elements using appropriate classes or attributes.

1. Include jQuery (Optional)

• Webflow includes jQuery by default, so you don’t need to add it separately unless you’ve disabled it in Project Settings > Advanced > jQuery.
• If you did disable it, re-enable it or manually load jQuery via a CDN in the Before custom code section.

2. Add the Filtering Plugin Script

• Upload the filtering plugin JS file to the Webflow Assets panel, or use a CDN link.
• Paste the plugin’s <script src="..."> tag inside Project Settings > Custom Code > Before tag or directly in the Page Settings > Custom Code of the page you're using it on.

3. Structure Your Webflow Collection or Elements

• Design your Collection List or static elements so each item has appropriate class names or data attributes that the plugin uses for filtering.
• For example, give each item multiple data-filter attributes or categorize with unique classes based on filter criteria.

4. Add Filtering Buttons or Controls

• Create buttons, dropdowns, or checkboxes that trigger filters.
• Assign them specific data attributes or classes the plugin requires (e.g., data-filter=".category-1" if using MixItUp or Isotope).

5. Embed Initialization Script

• After target elements and filter buttons are set, use an Embed element (or Site/Page Custom Code) to initialize the plugin using jQuery.
• Example for MixItUp:
• Place an Embed code block at the bottom of your page inside a div and add:
  <script>var mixer = mixitup('#your-container-id');</script>

6. Test and Debug

• Publish your Webflow site (scripts won’t run in preview).
• Confirm filters work by clicking buttons or changing controls.
• Check browser console for JS errors if something fails.

Summary

To use a jQuery filtering plugin in Webflow: include the plugin script, structure your elements with the right classes/attributes, set up UI controls, and initialize the plugin using custom code. Publish your site for filtering behavior to activate.