How can I close a dropdown in Webflow when clicking on a link?

The issue involves ensuring that when a user clicks a link inside a Webflow dropdown, the dropdown automatically closes.

1. Use Custom Code to Close the Dropdown

• Add a custom code snippet in your Webflow project settings (Site Settings > Custom Code > Before tag) or embed it on the page.
• Write JavaScript that listens for clicks on links within the dropdown, then finds the relevant dropdown element and removes its “w--open” class to close it.
• Example logic: For each link inside a dropdown (e.g., selectors like .w-dropdown-list a), attach a click event. When clicked, locate the closest parent with class “w-dropdown” and remove the “w--open” class from it.

2. Utilize Webflow Interactions (Optional)

• Set up an interaction on your link element: add an additional click animation that targets the dropdown’s toggle or list.
• Simulate a click on the dropdown button that normally toggles the state. This can close the dropdown by re-triggering its built-in behavior.
• Ensure consistency by testing that the click both navigates if needed and closes the dropdown properly.

3. Test and Publish

• Preview your site in Webflow Designer and test clicking the dropdown link to confirm that the dropdown closes.
• Publish the changes so that the custom code or interactions take effect on the live site.
• Double-check mobile and desktop behavior to ensure the solution works across devices.

Summary

By either adding a custom JavaScript snippet to remove the “w--open” class on click or creating an interaction that simulates a click on the dropdown toggle, you can close a Webflow dropdown when a link is clicked.