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Has anyone successfully implemented Locomotive scroll on a Webflow project and encountered issues with its compatibility on mobile devices?

TL;DR
  • Locomotive Scroll can be used in Webflow but often causes mobile issues like scroll freezing, iOS bugs, and interaction conflicts.
  • To minimize problems, set smoothMobile: false, implement fallbacks, ensure correct container setup, and consider using alternatives like Lenis for better mobile support.

Yes, Locomotive Scroll has been implemented in Webflow projects, but many users encounter issues, especially on mobile devices. It's a smooth scrolling library designed for advanced scrolling effects, but it requires careful setup and has known limitations on mobile platforms.

1. Common Mobile Issues with Locomotive Scroll

  • Scroll Freezing: On mobile, scrolling may freeze or become extremely choppy. This is due to how Locomotive Scroll hijacks native scrolling behavior.
  • iOS Compatibility: Safari on iOS (especially older versions) has issues with transform and will-change, which are heavily used by Locomotive Scroll.
  • Fixed Positioning Conflicts: Elements with position: fixed may not behave as expected because Locomotive Scroll uses a virtual scroll container.
  • Inconsistent Interactions: Webflow’s built-in interactions (IX2) often conflict with Locomotive Scroll’s scroll tracking.

2. Workarounds and Fixes

  • Use smoothMobile: false in your Locomotive Scroll config. This disables smooth behavior on mobile while keeping it on desktop.
  • Add Fallbacks: Apply alternate scroll behaviors or disable complex effects on mobile via media queries and custom JS logic.
  • Ensure Proper Container Setup: Make sure your main scroll container has the data-scroll-container attribute and matches the selectors in the JS init.
  • Viewport Height Fixes: For mobile, fix layout issues by using JavaScript vh corrections (100vh often misbehaves in mobile Safari).

3. Consider an Alternative

  • Lenis (by Studio Freight): A modern, lightweight alternative to Locomotive Scroll with better mobile support.
  • Native Scroll Enhancements: Combine Webflow’s native scroll animations with small JavaScript helpers instead of full scroll hijacking.

Summary

Locomotive Scroll can be used in Webflow, but it often causes mobile performance and compatibility issues. To reduce problems, disable smooth scroll on mobile and set proper fallbacks. For better mobile stability, consider replacing it with Lenis or sticking to native Webflow interactions.

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