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Why aren't the radio buttons on my website working in Webflow? I applied the same Group name to both radio buttons, but they still don't respond when clicked. Please help!

TL;DR
  • Place all radio buttons within the same Form Block.
  • Verify that each button shares the exact Group name, has a unique ID, and isn’t affected by custom code or interactions.

If your radio buttons aren't working in Webflow, despite assigning them the same group name, it usually points to a setup or structure issue in the form elements.

1. Check Form Block Placement

  • Ensure the radio buttons are inside the same Form Block. Webflow radio buttons only share behavior (i.e., mutual exclusivity) when they are placed within the same form element.
  • If your radio buttons are in separate forms or sections, even with the same Group name, they won’t function as expected.

2. Verify the Group Name

  • Group name (name attribute) must be exactly the same, including capitalization and no extra spaces.
  • Double-click on each radio button and confirm that the "Group Name" field in the Element Settings Panel (D key) is identical.

3. Ensure Each Radio Button Has a Unique ID

  • Although the Group name should be the same, each button's ID must be unique.
  • Repeating IDs can confuse the browser and break expected behavior.

4. Avoid Custom Interactions or JS Conflicts

  • If you’ve added custom animations or interactions that affect visibility or click events, disable them temporarily to see if they’re interfering.
  • Also check for custom code or third-party scripts that target radio buttons and might be overriding default behavior.

5. Publish the Site

  • Webflow's Designer preview may sometimes fail to reflect proper form behavior. Publish your site or use Preview mode to test interactions.

6. Correct Radio Button Wrapping

  • A common mistake is placing the Label element outside of the Radio Button or not associating the label correctly.
  • Ideally, wrap the radio input and its label inside the same parent and avoid nesting inside link blocks or unrelated elements.

Summary

To fix unresponsive radio buttons in Webflow, ensure they are inside the same Form Block, share the exact same Group name, have unique IDs, and are free from conflicting styles or scripts. Test in Preview mode or after publishing to confirm correct behavior.

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